Position Summary…
What you’ll do…
Did you know that as the largest retailer on Earth, 90% of the US population is
located
less than nine miles from a Walmart store? At Walmart Global Tech,
we’re
redefining the future of retail! The Walmart Global Tech team is building enterprise-grade technology platforms that
are
transform
ing
the way people shop
.
We’re
also externalizing our
applications
so other companies can
leverage
th
o
se same innovative technologies.
This role requires a mix of technical aptitude,
significant API
and developer-facing
documentation experience,
communication skills, deep knowledge of grammar and punctuation, as well as strong project management skills.
This is a hybrid role
,
in our Sunnyvale office, supporting
a global team.
What you will do:
Gather information, interview
subject matter experts (
SME
s
)
, and conduct research
.
Partner closely with
e
ngineering,
p
roduct,
o
perations,
and
o
nboarding
teams to
i
dentify
content gaps
.
Work with
p
roduct stakeholders to
identify
API audience information
,
requirements, and documentation deliverables
.
Synthesize content requests and data from multiple sources into
accurate
documentation and
cohesive content plans
.
Write and publish best-in-class API reference documentation, Postman collections, tutorials, getting started guides, FAQ
s
,
troubleshooting,
and release notes
.
Participate in the team’s efforts to
establish
API documentation
style and process guidelines
.
Understand how end users use API-related documentation and advocate for end
–
user needs to produce successful documentation.
M
ake recommendations to help the team choose
the best
API documentation
writing and publishing
tools
.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of
API
documentation
, strategy
,
design
,
and implementation
.
Provide peer reviews
and coaching
for team members
.
Track and report project schedules and assignments while working toward set deadlines.
BA
/BS
in
Computer Science,
Software Engineering
, or a relevant area
15
+
years of experience in technical product documentation
10
+
years of experience in developer-facing
API
documentation
5+ years of developer experience
Experience with Postman
,
linting
tools
,
using
a command line interface,
GitHub,
HTML,
and
CSS
Knowledge of API technical concepts, webhooks, authentication, and authorization
Proficiency
in extracting
SME
knowledge and communicating it in a meaningful way
A passion for understanding
the end-user’s
needs
Excellent planning, organizational, and execution skills
,
with an ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Knowledge of technical writing standards and
the
ability to adhere to a style guide
A track record
of excellent communication and cooperation, preferably in a global and culturally diverse organization
Excellent writing skills and the ability to make complex topics easy and engaging
What you will bring:
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and ReadMe
Portfolio of
API documentation created in
previous
roles
Experience with
API documentation for marketplace platforms
About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert’s and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices
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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart
.
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Sunnyvale, California US-04397:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
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Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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– Stock
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Minimum Qualifications…
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in media and content creation, design, communications, or related area and 4 years’ experience in content creation, knowledge management, UX content design, or related area. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in content creation, knowledge management, UX content design, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications…
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Content creation, knowledge management, UX content design or related area, Content creation or design certification (for example, IDEOU – Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate), Driving product development in a content design area, Master’s degree in Media and Content Creation, Design, Communications, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location…
680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America