Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic SR. Business Development Associate to drive the growth and success of our online higher education programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and expanding companies’s market presence in the education sector. This role demands strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships with educational institutions, and a deep understanding of the online education landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

 Business Development & Lead Generation:

o Identify and secure new business opportunities by targeting universities, colleges, and educational institutions to promote our online higher education programs.

o Develop and implement strategies to generate new leads, including attendingevents, digital outreach, and cold calling.

o Cultivate long-term relationships with academic institutions, corporate partners, and key stakeholders in the higher education sector.

o Conduct in-depth research to identify potential clients and develop customized solutions to meet their educational needs.

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 Sales & Partnership Management:

o Lead the sales process for acquiring new educational institutions and corporate partners for online programs.

o Present Shiksolve’s offerings through compelling presentations, proposals, and demonstrations to prospective clients.

o Negotiate contracts and agreements with institutions and partners, ensuring mutually beneficial relationships and revenue growth.

o Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, including post-sale follow-up, relationship management, and upselling opportunities.

 Strategic Planning & Market Expansion:

o Develop and execute business development strategies that align with companies’s growth objectives.

o Analyze the competitive landscape, monitor industry trends, and identify emerging opportunities within the online education space.

o Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product development, and customer support) to ensure alignment between business objectives and educational offerings.

 Client Relationship Management:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction and retention.

o Provide high-level support and guidance to clients, acting as the primary point of contact for all business development matters.

o Conduct regular check-ins with clients to identify new needs and upsell companie’s services.

 Reporting & Performance Analysis:

o Track and report on business development performance, including sales activities, pipeline, revenue forecasts, and performance metrics.

o Provide regular feedback to the leadership team regarding market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities.

 Collaboration & Teamwork:

o Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective marketing materials and campaigns that support business development goals.

o Work closely with the product and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery and implementation of online programs.

o Participate in team meetings, sharing insights and strategies to continuously improve the business development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for web-based features and APIs
• Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution using issue tracking tools
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
• Perform manual and automated testing to ensure functionality across browsers and devices
• Contribute to the development of automated test suites for regression and smoke testing
• Ensure adherence to quality standards across the development lifecycle
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and QA sign-off processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience testing modern web applications in an Agile environment
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or similar
• Understanding of browser dev tools, HTTP, and basic API testing (e.g. Postman)
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting
• Experience with software testing methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of test management tools, such as Jira or TestRail
• Experience with SQL and basic database concepts
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with automated test pipelines (CI/CD)
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools
• Experience with bug tracking systems such as Jira, Linear, or ClickUp
• Understanding of accessibility and usability testing practices

Job Role: We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to contribute to the development and enhancement renowned banking application, which supports automatic reconciliation and unified data reporting for their clients. This role involves working on high-impact enhancements, data pipeline integration, and platform modernization. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, self-motivated, and able to ramp up quickly in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

 Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Java 17 and Spring Boot.

 Implement and manage message routing using Apache Camel.

 Develop and monitor data pipelines using Kafka.

 Support and enhance existing cloud-native applications.

 Work with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP 4) for container orchestration and deployments.

 Utilize Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation and management.

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate multiple data sources into a unified reporting platform.

 Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and performance tuning.

 Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in collaboration with operations teams.

 Document development processes and system configurations.

Required Skills:

 Strong proficiency in Java 17 and Spring Boot frameworks.

 Hands-on experience with Apache Camel for message routing and transformation.

 Solid experience in Kafka development and monitoring tools.

 Good understanding of cloud pipeline architectures and deployment strategies.

 Experience working with OpenShift (OCP 4).

 Familiarity with Jenkins for CI/CD and automated deployments.

 Understanding of cloud deployment platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).

 Strong analytical and debugging skills.

 Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving project requirements.

Nice to Have:

 Experience in financial services or transaction reporting platforms.

 Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization best practices.

 Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

Must Have Experience/Attributes -
Multi-year experience in Designing & Coding Applications of a successful Online platform
Experience in Designing Distributed Applications @ Scale
Proficiency with scalability and high availability strategies for Java Services & Microservices on distributed platform
Defining solution based on the set of Non Functional Requirements - security, reliability, performance, maintainability, scalability, and usability
Strong Debugging and Troubleshooting expertise
Strong desire and ability to look for and adopt best practices/community driven open source framework and technologies into design deliverables
Should be obsessed with code quality, performance optimization and tools usage to improve productivity/quality
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
Experience of driving activities to influence code quality and process rigor
Enthusiastically follow technology trends, software engineering best practice and technologies while enjoying the challenge of solving complex problems
Experience of working on E-commerce platform
Experience in Dockers and container orchestration on Kubernetes
Working Experience in Integration Technologies / Middleware like Kafka, Rabbit MQ , ESB
Knowledge on Cloud Ecosystem - Added Advantage