Senior Training Content Developer

Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.

Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. 

Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You’re Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact. 

Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data. 

Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day!

Job Description:

Alation seeks a technical Training Content Developer to join the Alation University Training team in India.  The ideal candidate will serve the technical training needs of customers, partners and employees by developing comprehensive and engaging training that transforms complex technical concepts into user-friendly training, setting up Alation users for success.  The candidate must be able to work independently or with other team members to create content quickly yet meet a high-quality standard.

What you’ll do:

• Gain a deep understanding of the product to translate complex product information into engaging training content.

• Perform job task analysis for different user roles to ensure training aligns with audience requirements.

• Perform research, analysis, and testing of new and existing data catalog features.

• Design and build solutions using existing content, SMEs, and developing additional content using available development tools.

• Identify technical resources and existing assets to fast-track solution creation.

• Collaborate with teams across the company to create and maintain engaging training content.

• Perform peer review of training content.

• Contribute to fast-paced product releases, including monthly releases.

You should have:

• Experience with training development tools such as Camtasia, Audacity, and LucidChart.

• Experience with Restful APIs and API tools such as Postman.

• Experience with data and big data concepts, data analysis, and BI solutions.

• A strong understanding of relational and other types of databases, including experience writing database queries using SQL.

• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory.

• Must have good analytical and Interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet a high-quality standard.

• Ability to work on moderate to high-complexity technical training tasks.

• Linux (Unix) application and command line experience.

A big plus if you have experience in the following areas:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

• Be self-motivated to include creativity, curiosity, motivation, attention to detail, and a desire to reach the root cause. 

• Experience designing diagrams and flowcharts using graphical tools is a plus.

• Familiarity and experience with the UX area of software products is a plus

• Experience with AWS is a plus.

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