At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with developer communities and create content on API management and AI topics.
- Company: Join Tyk, a forward-thinking company passionate about API and infrastructure innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy unlimited holidays, flexible hours, and an employee share scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values authenticity and creativity.
- Why this job: Build your profile in the API/AI space while travelling and connecting with like-minded developers.
- Qualifications: A tech background and some content creation experience are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We want Developers to recommend Tyk to their companies without being asked. This role is integral to that. We’re looking for a Developer Advocate to build Tyk’s presence in communities where developers discuss API management, AI, and modern infrastructure. It’s a platform building role: roll up sleeves, learn in public, create content, and attend meetups and events where real practitioners gather. Travel and staging are funded; you’ll build a real personal profile in the API/AI space.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating regular written and video content covering API management, observability, AI/API topics, and real customer implementation experiences
- Attending and speaking at developer meetups and community events across Western Europe (targeting weekly or bi‑weekly)
- Building and maintaining technical documentation that developers want to read
- Covering ecosystem integrations and how‑to content: EKS setup, Grafana optimisation, OpenTelemetry, and more
- Engaging authentically with developer communities online and in person
- Feeding community insight back into product and marketing teams
Requirements
- A computer science degree or equivalent technical background (you don’t need to be a senior engineer, but you can read code, understand architecture, and get your hands dirty)
- Some experience creating content – writing, video, talks, or a combination – even if it’s personal projects or university work
- Comfort speaking to small groups; meetups and community events should excite you, not fill you with dread
- Genuine curiosity about the API and infrastructure space
Skills and Attributes
- Technical aptitude – learn fast, explain clearly, and go deep when needed
- A creator’s instinct – want to make things and share them
- Authentic communication style – people trust you because you’re real, not polished
- Comfortable with travel across Western Europe as a regular part of the role
- Hustle, self‑directed, and energized by a small team environment
- Passion for the AI/API space and its future
- AI‑native: use AI hourly, if not daily, and understand the difference between AI‑assisted and AI slop
Nice to Have
- Existing presence in developer communities (blog, YouTube, GitHub, conference talks)
- Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, observability tooling, or CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with API management concepts
Benefits
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Full flexibility in hours
- Employee share scheme
- Generous maternity and paternity leave
- Volunteering days
- Company retreats
- Employee wellbeing platform
Tyk is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Developer Relations Advocate employer: Tyk
Tyk is an exceptional employer for a Developer Relations Advocate, offering a vibrant work culture that encourages creativity and authentic communication. With unlimited paid holidays, flexible hours, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, Tyk fosters an environment where personal and professional growth thrives. The opportunity to engage with developer communities across Western Europe while building a personal profile in the API/AI space makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
