Astra Security

About us:

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview: 

We're looking to on-board an enthusiastic Customer Success Specialist who loves delighting customers. The role requires hand-holding customers during on-boarding and making them Astra-nauts (yes, that's what we call our customers & team members!) who are well versed with Astra's platform. 

The role will also require collaboration with our sales, security and marketing team. We're a cyber security company with CTOs, engineering leaders & CISOs as our ICP, hence we'll prefer candidates who come with some understanding of principles of computer science.  

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring a smooth customer on-boarding
• Championing product adoption
• Maintaining high NPS
• Ensuring renewals of the accounts assigned to you
• Understanding customer requirements and translating them into deliverables.
• You will be attending to customer emails and phone calls on a daily basis
• You will be looking after stakeholder management between various teams and customers.
• Experience working with brand image and promoting value through customer experience
• Building a rapport with the customers
• You will be up-selling and cross-selling complementary Astra products
• You will be ensuring timely delivery by communicating across teams
• Diligently maintain customer success platform

Requirements for this role:

• 1-3 years of experience in customer success
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical knowledge required to work in a cyber security organization’s customer-facing role
• Ability to build rapport with the stakeholders
• Willingness to work in a remote setup

Benefits of joining the Astra Squad:

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett.

About Astra:

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 9300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview:

As a back-end engineer you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the platform/dashboard backend. This would involve developing & maintaining RESTful services for vulnerability management, scan orchestration, inventory management and platform features such as on-boarding, trust centers, certificates, payment integrations, vulnerability ingestion, authentication etc. 

You should have a strong background in backend programming (Symfony preferred, or Laravel) and have experience with an event driven, async & distributed architecture. 

During the first 6 months of your role, you will be involved in the 0->1 journey of two of our upcoming products in our platform along with the respective product owners.

Love solving hard problems? Want to build high impact products rooted in first principles? Is coding your poetry? Join us in shaping the future of cyber security.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Symfony PHP framework. What you create is also what you own.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Collaborate with scanner teams to orchestrate scans, ingest vulnerabilities, configure scanners etc.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and reliability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Triage, troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems.
• Ship code to production multiple times a day/week.
• Ensure timely delivery of the features.
• Test your own features, and write test cases for continuous automated testing.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and standards.

What we are looking for:

• 3 years experience in a similar role or similar working experience.
• Strong background in PHP backend programming. Symfony preferred, or Laravel.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with an event driven (subscribers/listeners), async (MessageHandlers & job queues) & distributed (load-balanced) architecture.
• Experience with PostgreSQL database and data modeling.
• Understanding of concepts such as Dependency Injection, ORM, data validation, error handling etc.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions (good to have).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional remote teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality software products on schedule.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in software development, security, and compliance.
• Knowledge of application & infrastructure security - helps you stand out. 

What We offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company, and working on hard problems that matter.
• Fully remote, agile working environment.
• Good engineering culture with full ownership in design, development, release lifecycle.
• A wholesome opportunity where you get to build things from scratch, improve and ship code to production in hours, not weeks.
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business.
• Experience with the security side of things.
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (next one is to Wayanad).
• Open and supportive culture.
• Health insurance & other benefits for you and your spouse. Maternity benefits included.

About us:

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behaviour to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview:

As an SDE I Front-End Engineer at our company, you will play a crucial role in the development of the dashboard for our SaaS security platform.

Your primary focus will be on utilising Next.js, React, TypeScript, shadcn/ui (built on Radix UI), Tailwind CSS & TanStack Query to create an intuitive and efficient dashboard that meets the evolving needs of our users.  You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in web development. The role requires deep collaboration with the leadership, product, design, back-end and QA teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, product designers, and backend engineers to understand project requirements and translate them into code.
• You will research, design and code. What you create is also what you own.
• Develop consistent and user-friendly web interfaces based on Figma designs, using Next.js, React and shadcn/ui
• Utilize TypeScript for type safety and enhanced development workflows, ensuring code quality and reliability.
• Implement designs using shadcn/ui design kit (built on Radix UI) for consistent and modern UI components + utilize Tailwind CSS to style components and ensure a cohesive visual experience across the dashboard.
• Integrate Tanstack Query & Jotai for efficient data fetching and state management.
• Optimize web performance and ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices, security and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues pre/post production, ensuring timely resolution to minimize impact on users. Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into the development process when appropriate.

Requirements

• 3+ year of work experience with Next.js (preferred) or React
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong proficiency in Next.js and React, with demonstrable experience building web applications.
• Experience working with design systems and UI libraries, preferably shadcn/ui (built on Radix UI).
• Proficiency in CSS, particularly with Tailwind CSS, for styling and layout.
• Familiarity with state management libraries such as Tanstack Query(React Query)/Jotai.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of basic UX principles and what makes a great user experience
• Solid understanding of web development concepts such as HTML, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Benefits

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

About us

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview

As an SDE 2 Back-end Engineer at Astra, you will play a crucial role in the development of a new vulnerability scanner from scratch. You will be architecting & engineering a scalable technical solution from the ground-up.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in vulnerability scanning. The role requires deep collaboration with the founders, product, engineering & security teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• You will be joining our Vulnerability Scanner team which builds a security engine to identify vulnerabilities in technical infrastructure.
• You will be the technical product owner of the scanner, which would involve managing a lean team of backend engineers to ensure smooth implementation of the technical product roadmap.
• Research about security vulnerabilities, CVEs, and zero-days affecting cloud/web/API infrastructure.
• Work in an agile environment of engineers to architect, design, develop and build our microservice infrastructure.
• You will research, design, code, troubleshoot and support (on-call). What you create is also what you own.
• Writing secure, high quality, modular, testable & well documented code for features outlined in every sprint.
• Design and implement APIs in support of other services with a highly scalable, flexible, and secure backend using GoLang
• Hands-on experience with creating production-ready code & optimizing it by identifying and correcting bottlenecks.
• Driving strict code review standards among the team.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Working with product managers to ensure product delivery status is transparent & the end product always looks like how it was imagined
• Work closely with Security & Product teams in writing vulnerability detection rules, APIs etc.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Strong 2-4 years relevant development experience in GoLang
• Experience in building a technical product from idea to production.
• Design and build highly scalable and maintainable systems in Golang
• Expertise in Goroutines and Channels to write efficient code utilizing multi-core CPU optimally
• Must have hands-on experience with managing AWS/Google Cloud infrastructure
• Hands on experience in creating low latency high throughput REST APIs
• Write test suites and maintain code coverage above 80%
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka
• Good to have experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems.
• Understanding of cloud/web security concepts would be an added advantage

What We Offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company
• Fully remote & agile working environment
• A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, improve and influence product design decisions
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business
• Opportunity to engage and collaborate with developers globally
• Experience with security side of things
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (last one was Chikmangaluru)
• Open and supportive culture 

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about reshaping the digital landscape and optimizing conversion journeys? If so, your journey begins with us at Astra! We're on the lookout for a Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Specialist who thrives on data-driven strategies and relentless optimization.

Join our team, armed with cutting-edge tools and technologies, as we embark on a mission to redefine success.

About us:

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Your mission:

• Craft and implement data-driven CRO strategies, elevating website performance and boosting conversion rates.
• Collaborate with SEO & PPC teams, breathing life into underperforming blogs/landing pages for improved SERP and MQLs.
• Conduct qualitative & quantitative research, uncovering insights to enhance website metrics and MQLs.
• Team up with Content, Sales, & PMM to align messaging with customer pain points and keyword intent.
• Bring design/layout changes to life with the designer and developer, optimizing user flows.
• Execute A/B and multivariate tests, recording experiments and tracking their impact on conversion metrics.
• Collaborate with the sales team to revolutionize downstream conversions, devising creative plans for MQLs to SQLs and enhanced closed-won percentages.

Requirements for the role:

• 1-4 years of CRO experience in B2B SaaS marketing.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• A/B testing and optimization proficiency.
• Understanding of user experience and content flow.
• Readiness for remote work.
• Project management skills, mastering multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical & presentation skills.
• Critical thinking & problem-solving abilities.
• A relevant marketing degree or CXL certification in CRO is a plus.

Benefits of joining the Astra Squad:

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Your brilliance showcased to thousands of eager readers and users.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

About us:

At Astra Security, we're not just a team; we're innovators, protectors, and storytellers.

As a U.S. & India based powerhouse, we proudly offer a state-of-the-art Pentest Platform that mimics hacker behaviour. We're not just about finding vulnerabilities; we've discovered 100,000+ of them for our clients! And guess what? We defend against over a million threats daily. 

Our accolades speak for our excellence—from being recognized as ‘The Most Innovative Security Company’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bagging the CyberTech100 title in 2021.

Why Join Us?

Because words are magical, and here at Astra, we believe they can make the digital world safer.

We're on a thrilling journey, and we need You, who can translate intricate technical tales into captivating content. Ready to embark on this cyber-adventure?

Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept):

• Craft content that bridges the gap between tech buffs and novices—think blog posts, white papers, and landing pages.
• Play a pivotal role in content management and project coordination.
• Guide and inspire budding writers on our team.
• Join forces with SEO, development, and design maestros to produce stellar content.
• Ensure every word we publish is a masterpiece—optimised, insightful, and valuable.
• Work with the marketing and frontend developer on the feedback shared and amend design changes.
• Work & come up with design guidelines for the brand

Requirements:

• 4+ years in content writing, especially in SaaS or content marketing realms.
• A flair for SEO and a penchant for NLP.
• The ability to decode complex tech puzzles and pen them down with finesse.
• Organizational prowess, self-driven spirit, and an eagle-eyed attention to detail.
• Prior experience of content marketing would be a big plus. 
• A sprinkle of experience in the cybersecurity world would be the cherry on top!
• Bonus: Familiarity with WordPress/Webflow CMS.

Benefits of joining the Astra Squad:

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Your brilliance showcased to thousands of eager readers and users.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

Role Description:

Do you like to get people’s attention with visuals? 

At Astra, we're looking for a graphic designer who likes to show off their creative flair and communicate to the world with their designs. This role will be dynamic, including understanding the design needs, developing visual concepts, and revising feedback-based designs.

About us:

Astra Security is a privately held U.S. & India-based company. Backed by Techstars, Astra offers a Pentest Platform, which emulates hacker behavior & helps organizations become proactively secure.

Astra's Pentest Platform helps organizations proactively uncover vulnerabilities in their applications and comply with various security standards. The Pentest Platform has uncovered 100,000+ vulnerabilities in customer applications. Astra's Website Protection suite stops one million+ threats on its customers' web applications daily. To offer a homogenous experience to its customers, Astra Security incorporates cutting-edge solutions that are easy to comprehend and tailor-made to suit any business requirement.

The company has earned several accolades, including ‘The Most Innovative Security Company’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security, one of the top 50 emerging cybersecurity companies at ‘Emerge 50’ by NASSCOM, the French Tech Ticket under which Astra Security got rewarded by the President of France under the La French Tech program. In 2021, Astra Security was also named as a CyberTech100 company. Astra is a trusted security partner to well-known brands like Vodafone, Lynas, Kotak Securities, Unilever, NIIT, TEDx, Muthoot, Ford, etc.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• ​Work with the marketing team to understand the requirements & conceptualize them into designs.
• Designing landing page wireframes & elements 
• Creating feature banner images & infographics for the blog
• Designing e-books & brochures
• Designing Social Media creatives (Images, GIFs, and carousels) 
• Designing email newsletters & header images
• Designing product mockups & social creatives for product features
• Editing live-action videos (Adding intro, outro, title cards, sections, & animations)
• Creating short, engaging animated videos for social media/YouTube
• Creating mobile responsive designs for landing pages
• Design branded presentation themes for the sales/marketing teams to use
• Work with the marketing and frontend developer on the feedback shared and amend design changes.
• Work & come up with design guidelines for the brand

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Requirements for the role:

• 1-4 years of graphic design experience in B2B SaaS marketing
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of design principles, processes, aesthetics, typography, imagery, and color theory.
• Someone who's friendly, collaborative, comfortable with receiving direction, working autonomously, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to work in a remote setup
• Proficient in design tools such as Figma, Adobe (Photoshop/Illustrator, After Effects, & Premier Pro), Canva, and Spline/Sketch. 
• Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• A degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits of joining the Astra squad:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a growing company
• Fully remote & agile working environment
• A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, and influence product design decisions
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise cloud security business
• Opportunity to engage and collaborate with
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains
• Open and supportive culture