Our teams are putting the world's retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), this drives our highly automated, multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our CFCs - together with the proprietary software applications - we operate a world-class online grocery business that automates the single pick of products, ready for your online delivery.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Technical Writer, with a specialism in writing API and developer documentation, to create content for our developer portal. Our integration layer is growing rapidly, and so is our need for first-class documentation to go with it. We need someone who has a thirst for understanding how things work and has a thorough understanding of REST APIs and webhooks, and can use those skills to write easy-to-use documentation that creates a great developer experience. You'll be involved in API, webhook, and data feed development from design through to release, working directly with software engineers and product managers. You'll do this while being part of a technical writing team within your business stream, which provides the support, guidance and, education needed to perform the role, and also a wider Technical Communications department.
As a Senior Technical Writer for developer documentation you will:
Produce clear, easy-to-read, and consistent documentation for our APIs, webhooks and data feeds predominantly.
Write references, integration guides and release notes.
Help engineering teams with consistent naming of attributes/fields.
Become a subject matter expert for the areas you work on.
Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and other Technical Writers.
Develop relationships with our Solution Architects.
Review and proofread other writers' work.
Contribute to the working methods and processes of the wider Technical Communications team
We're looking for someone who has strong technical writing experience, particularly in the API area, and is a content enthusiast - who knows the impact well-written content can have, and also who is looking to explore new ways of enhancing the experience of learning to use, and using, the software with new and emerging approaches.
Proven experience of writing API and developer-focussed documentation.
Proven experience in documenting cross-sectional, technical topics.
Proven experience in writing according to accepted industry standards.
A working knowledge of REST APIs and the Open API schema.
An understanding of the needs of developers who build against APIs.
Impeccable written English, and the ability to write consistently and concisely in accordance with a style guide.
The ability to write easy-to-read, fluent text in plain English, and the capability to organise content clearly.
Proven experience of working directly with engineering teams.
An ability to work independently to tight deadlines, across multiple projects simultaneously.
Using Git, or other version control systems
Writing for internationalisation - and working with software and content that is delivered in multiple languages.
Using static site generators such as Jekyll, and writing in Markdown.
Working in an Agile environment
Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we've ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately. Currently, we offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and;
We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.
Be bold, be unique, be brilliant, be you. We are looking for individuality and we value diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equally. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive work environment.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We are thrilled to welcome applicants from across the world. Whilst we are able to offer visa sponsorship, please note that we are only able to cover costs relating to the Certificate of Sponsorship and the Immigration Skills Charge only. For all employment offers made for UK roles, it is expected that you will be based in the UK in commutable distance, ready for your first day of work, so please keep this in mind. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Due to the energising nature of Ocado's business, vacancy close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have applied and been rejected for this role in the last 6 months, or applied and been rejected for a role with a similar skill set, we will not re-evaluate you for this position. After 6 months, we will treat your application as a new one. All benefits information is subject to change and the terms of the individual arrangements. Please assume you have been unsuccessful if you haven't heard from us within 4 weeks.
Job posted: May 02, 2024
Expiration date: May 02, 2025