Senior Technical Writer

Technical Writer, Noida

WHO WE ARE?

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,900+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US

We are seeking a talented Technical Writer focused on crafting and maintaining comprehensive documentation to join our dynamic team for our Design Systems Product (Design System makes it easy for any web-based UI team to comply with global software quality standards and contribute to evolve those standards, in the spirit of open source.) used internally in SimCorp. This role is crucial for ensuring that our Design Systems Product is effectively utilized and integrated across SimCorp. Your work will not only contribute to the clarity and consistency of our documentation but also empower teams, facilitate adoption, and enhance collaboration, ultimately driving the success of our internal projects and initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

1. Documentation Development: Collaborate closely with product owners, UX designers, and developers to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for the Design Systems Product. This includes documenting design standards, guidelines, best practices, and component specifications.

2. Content Maintenance: Continuously update and maintain existing documentation to reflect changes and updates in the Design Systems Product. Ensure accuracy, relevance, and consistency across all documentation.

3. User-Focused Approach: Understand the needs and perspectives of end users and stakeholders to tailor documentation to their requirements. Provide guidance on how to effectively use and integrate Design Systems components within Angular for UI.

4. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and tools to enhance efficiency, clarity, and usability. Implement best practices for documentation management and version control.

5. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather information, clarify technical concepts, and ensure alignment between documentation and product development efforts. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into documentation revisions.

6. Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to internal knowledge sharing initiatives by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and technical insights related to the Design Systems Product. Foster a culture of documentation excellence within the organization.

7. Integrating with Corporate Documentation Processes: Aligning with and actively contributing to corporate documentation processes and standards

WHAT WE VALUE

1. Proven experience as a technical writer, with a focus on writing documentation for UI technical components

2. Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of UI design principles, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and UI development concepts., topic-based authoring and tools (e.g., MadCap Flare) is a plus.

3. Experience working with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks is preferred

4. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality documentation.

5. Collaboration and Adaptability: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and take on new challenges as needed.

6. User-Centric Mindset: Passion for understanding user needs and delivering documentation that meets their requirements and expectations. Ability to empathize with users and advocate for their needs throughout the documentation process.

7. Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in technical communication, English, computer science, or a related field is preferred. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the documentation strategy for our Design Systems Product, empowering teams to build exceptional user experiences with confidence and efficiency.

BENEFITS

Benefits Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an excellent work & life balance: flexible work hours, a hybrid workplace model. On top of that, we have IP sprints where you have 3 weeks per quarter you can spend on mastering your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only one route - we practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

NEXT STEPS

Please click below to apply or get in touch with Kirti Sharma, Recruitment Consultant or you may send an email to to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp has to offer regarding salary, benefits, and perks. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is the right fit, submit your CV anyway. SimСorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to help you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

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