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Technical Writer

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia SWIFT Full-time
about 2 years ago

Job Description:

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Technical Writer to join us in our Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia location. You will be working alongside a dynamic, international team who are fully responsible for end-to-end delivery – from customer engagement to operations.

As a driving force of technological change, we operate in a true agile way. You will have a unique opportunity to expand your reach in terms of knowledge, network, and build your expertise through SWIFT’s global platform.

What To Expect

  • You will write information about a product or service to suit the needs and tasks of a specific user.
  • You will organise the information in a way to ensure a frictionless customer experience.
  • You will publish the information in a format suited for the information (for example, HTML, PDF, and online help).
  • You will review and revise information for accuracy, relevance, and consistency.
  • You will ensure that the information is reviewed by subject matter experts and approved for publication.
  • You will be an advocate for the user when designing and developing information about products and services.
  • You will work with IT teams to ensure that the information is delivered on time.

What will make you successful?

  • Experience in writing information about technical, legal, or financial subjects for a specific audience type is an asset
  • Possess a degree in English, Technical Communications, or a computing-related discipline
  • Team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willing to learn about technology products and services
  • Willing to collaborate in an Agile development environment
  • Able to work to deadlines, and to follow best practices
  • Comfortable with organising and synthesising information for an audience
  • Work quickly and accurately within strict time constraints
  • Excellent writing skills in English
  • Ability to chunk and organise information for an audience type
  • Previous technical writing, communications, or publication experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of general computing or networking terms and concepts
  • Interest in technology and new trends
  • Knowledge of SWIFT products or services, finance, and computing topics is a bonus

Experience with the following tools and operating systems is desirable:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Windows, Linux, and UNIX
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Acrolinx
  • Familiarity with Alfresco/Componize or another component content management system (CCMS) is a bonus
  • Knowledge of oXygen Editor, other XML or HTML editors, and DITA are a bonus

You may like to know the team better by knowing the people in the team. Review LinkedIn profile of the people on the list below:

Grace L. Rotz-Manager, Sr. Technical Writer at SWIFT (Hiring Manager)

What We Offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.

What We Offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or veteran/military status.