Associate tester - Intern

Swift; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 10,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate Tester Intern to gain hands‑on experience in software testing, QA processes, Agile delivery, and test automation while contributing to the quality and reliability of applications used by customers worldwide. This 6‑month internship offers hands‑on exposure and collaboration with a global financial tech community.

You will create and maintain test cases, execute tests, analyze results, and participate in sprint planning.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Any experience within a testing and/or development environment is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain test cases based on business requirements, dashboards, user stories, and test plans.
• Execute test cases of low to medium complexity according to test plans, execute manual test cases, analyze and log test results, and record test outcomes.
• Review and analyze requirements, identify missing test cases, and participate in test preparation for a project or product.
• Identify, document, and track software defects in Jira, and propose and run procedures that help to find errors existing in the product.
• Update QA documentation and traceability matrix.
• Keep more senior team members aware of the testing evolution and contribute to a correct evaluation and planning of resources in the project framework.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand‑up meetings, and other Agile team activities.
• Assist in the implementation of test process improvements.
• Assist in the implementation of test automation tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Learning ability

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology

Job description

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Tester Intern to join our Market Infrastructure Standards & Solutions team in Kuala Lumpur. This 6-month internship offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in software testing, quality assurance processes, Agile delivery, and test automation while contributing to the quality and reliability of applications used by customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain test cases based on business requirements, dashboards, user stories, and test plans.
• Execute test cases of low to medium complexity according to test plans, execute manual test cases, analyze and log test results, and record test outcomes.
• Review and analyze requirements, identify missing test cases, and participate in test preparation for a project or product.
• Identify, document, and track software defects in Jira, and propose and run procedures that help to find errors existing in the product.
• Update QA documentation and traceability matrix.
• Keep more senior team members aware of the testing evolution and contribute to a correct evaluation and planning of resources in the project framework.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand‑up meetings, and other Agile team activities.
• Assist in the implementation of test process improvements.
• Assist in the implementation of test automation tools.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Any experience within a testing and/or development environment is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Any experience within a testing and/or development environment is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Nice to Have

• Experience with university projects involving software development.
• Interest in financial technology and payment systems
• Basic understanding of SQL programming language

Experience

• No prior professional experience required.
• Relevant academic projects, coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or open‑source contributions will be considered an advantage.

What We Offer

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. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility‑[e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.