Business Development Manager

Develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based J2EE, JAVA applications.

Experience on Java Spring Framework is required.

Experience on Hibernate is required.
Experience on REST Services is required.

Object-oriented programming, design, and patterns.

Strong proficiency with:Relational database concepts and data modeling.
Good communication skills to interact with customer, understand their requirement, effectively record the requirement and implement the same. 

Summary of Role

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges. We are looking for Advanced User Exp Designer with strong capabilities to design and own the product experience. The designer would be responsible for end to end interaction and visual design.

Responsibilities

• Own the design execution while working closely with key stakeholders in design, engineering and business stakeholders to solve user needs and business goals
• Demonstrate mastery of the end-end UX process, including user research for discovery and product definition, and multiple methods of formal and informal user evaluations
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Agile / Lean UX methodologies
• Prioritize backlog effectively; communicate clear timelines and status updates at all levels
• Guide effective documentation and communication of design - via wireframes, mockups, prototypes and user stories
• Conduct research and evaluation of designs, as well as emerging technology, industry, and market trends

Must Have Background for this Role:

• Bachelor's degree preferably from tier 1/ tier 2 design school.
• Outstanding user experience design portfolio
• Bachelors degree in human factors, psychology, user experience design or related degree
• Some experience in user experience design, interaction design or human factors
• Proficient user experience design skills, e.g., customer journey map, experience diagramming, task analysis, workflow design, etc.
• Experience with observational research and usability testing
• Graduate degree in user experience design, human factors, interaction design or related discipline.
• Fluent with design sketching and prototyping tools, e.g., Axure, Balsamiq, Visio, etc.
• Experience with design trends, benchmarking, forecasting and concept creation

• Experience with project planning, scoping and execution in a phase-gate and/or agile environment

Required Skills for this Role: 

• Has 5+ years of experience (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual, product, industrial), User Experience, HCI, or a related field
• Must have strong background in interaction/UX design and continue to be hands-on as an interaction designer
• Conducts user research to understand user needs, mental models and working contexts
• Synthesizes output of stakeholder research & creates visualizations that effectively summarize key insights related to user and customer needs and behaviors, product definition.
• Has real-world experience in managing projects & stakeholders

• Skilled in standard design & wireframing tools (Adobe CC, Sketch) and visual communication

Title: Software Engineer I (Cross Platform Developer in MAUI)

Softway is on the lookout for a skilled Software Engineer I with experience in Cross Platform development using .NET MAUI framework to join our team and work within the Customer Growth and Loyalty Portfolio,Your primary focus will be on leveraging the .NET MAUI Framework to create responsive and efficient applications that run seamlessly across multiple platforms.

Vision for the portfolio

The Customer Growth & Loyalty (CGL) portfolio is driven by a passionate commitment to leveraging technology, marketing expertise, and customer-centric strategies to ignite brand power, drive customer engagement, and cultivate extraordinary experiences across diverse platforms. With an unwavering focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we take joy in harnessing the latest advancements in technology to empower brands, amplify customer connections, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Our mission is to be the catalyst for our clients' success, elevating profitability, fostering customer acquisition, and nurturing long-lasting loyalty through the seamless integration of technology and marketing prowess.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Specialization & Work Product: You will primarily focus on writing code and developing solutions. You'll work closely with fellow engineers to understand coding standards, best practices, and the overall architecture of the system. Your tasks will involve implementing features, fixing bugs, and gradually improving your engineering skills. 
• System Design: You'll primarily focus on understanding existing system designs and contributing to design decisions within your projects. 
• Solution Design & Architecture: You'll be involved in understanding existing solution designs and contributing to design decisions within your assigned tasks. You'll collaborate with other engineers to learn about architectural patterns, design principles, and system components. You will be involved in implementing design specifications and gradually gaining proficiency in solution design concepts.
• Communication:You'll communicate primarily within your team, sharing updates on your progress, seeking clarification on tasks, and asking for help when needed. 
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop cross-platform applications using the .NET MAUI Framework, ensuring compatibility and performance across various devices and operating systems.
• Implement data synchronization strategies, and offline data storage solutions to ensure application functionality even without internet connectivity.
• Seamlessly integrate hardware/device features such as camera, sharing/downloading files, sending the print request and emails into the application to provide enhanced functionalities.
• Implement responsive UI designs and user interactions based on design specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and stability of applications.
• Optimize application performance and resource utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Taking care of the release of the application on the respective application store based on platforms like iOS and Android
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cross-platform development and the .NET ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives within the development team.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure the quality and reliability of the applications.

Technology Skills and Requirements - Must Haves 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of proven experience as a Cross-Platform Developer with expertise in the .NET MAUI Framework.
• Strong proficiency in C# programming language and .NET development.
• Experience with Xamarin. Forms or other cross-platform development frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture and other software design patterns
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services integration.
• Knowledge of mobile app development best practices, including responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as GIT

Good To have

• Web Development (Frontend & Backend for custom solutions): 
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (with frameworks like React.js, Vue.js, Angular)
• Backend: Node.js, DotNet, Python (Django, Flask), PHP, Ruby on Rails
• Version Control and Collaboration: Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket), JIRA (for project management), Confluence (for documentation)
• DevOps and Web Performance Optimization: Docker (for containerization), Kubernetes (for container orchestration), Webpack (for bundling and optimization), Google Lighthouse (for performance and SEO audits)
• Security: OWASP Top 10 (understanding of web security vulnerabilities), SSL/TLS (for secure data transmission), GDPR and CCPA compliance knowledge (for customer data protection)
• A/B Testing and Experimentation: Optimizely, Google Optimize, VWO (Visual Website Optimizer)

ABOUT COMPANY

Our client is one of the strongest Consumer brands in the Bakery category, having a 25000 sq ft state-of-the-art centralized manufacturing facility with European equipment near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The founding team consists of a ‘Master Baker’ from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, one of the finest culinary institutes in the world and an IIM-A alumni with a McKinsey background.

JOB PURPOSE

The role requires to develop business by planning, directing and implementing sales strategies and programs to achieve or exceed the sales objectives for the company. Business Channels are Traditional Retail in Distribution, Modern retail, General trade and Corporate sales business for our bakery products

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To effectively manage the business in the concerned cities/regions and achieving the sales objectives

a. Setting targets and monitoring them monthly to ensure that they are in line with the business plan

b. Meeting the revenue and margin targets for the business

c. Generating sales of company products through a team of salesmen/retail promoters in order to achieve or exceed the annual sales targets

d. Analyzing the sales trend and taking corrective actions wherever necessary

e. Any other special assignments as applicable

2. To develop and maintain a strong sales infrastructure and an aggressive sales team

a. Managing, directing and coordinating the activities of the Area Sales Managers & Sales Officers

b. Sales team deployment as per the company's requirement and as per the budget

c. Accomplishing sales human resource objectives by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees in assigned retail stores

d. Appointing the right set of channel partners with appropriate experience, good infrastructure, financially strong and with an attitude to grow.

3. To plan, prepare and exist control over sales budget, sales forecast, sales plan etc.

a. Developing sales plan to ensure optimum utilization of resources in the region

b. Meeting sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements

c. Preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions

d. Ensuring that all promotions are within the budget

e. Preparing sales growth blueprint for the future

4. To ensure coordination and relationship management with distributors, customers, as well as other departments

a. Ensuring that distributors and customers in the region are provided with information about new products and services in order to improve sales in the region

b. Developing and maintaining an efficient distribution network

c. Ensuring commercial hygiene by monitoring damages, complaints etc

d. Liaising with the Marketing team to ensure that adequate marketing support by way of merchandising and promotions is available in order to provide brand visibility and promote sales in the region

e. To continuously gain and update category and channel expertise

f. Continuously acquiring knowledge regarding the industry, market construct, and customer behaviour to enable effective business plans

g. Acquire knowledge regarding competition product, strategies to counter attack competition in the best possible manner

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge: 

a. Sound knowledge of sales and sales administration processes

b. Strong understanding of modern trade and general trade

c. Understanding of perishable/limited shelf life products (e.g. dairy, bakery, juices etc) would be preferable

d. Knowledge of ERP systems would be a plus

2. Skills: 

a. Strong leadership skills

b. Excellent communication and negotiation skills

c. Presentation skills

d. Ability to manage and lead a team

e. Strong decision making ability

f. Ability to build relationships

g. Excellent business acumen

3. Attitude: 

a. Self-motivator

b. Aggressive

c. Sincere

d. Positive approach to problem solving

e. Commitment to achieving the sales targets

f. Dynamic and exploratory

4. Educational Level

a. Graduation: Any specialization

b. Post-Graduation (Must-have): PGDM/ MBA in Marketing or Sales Management

5. Experience

a. Preferably be from FMCG or Organised Modern retail background

• Delivering a complete front end application
• Ensuring high performance on mobile and desktop
• Writing tested, idiomatic, and documented JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Coordinating the workflow between the graphic designer, the HTML coder, and yourself
• Cooperating with the back-end developer in the process of building the RESTful API
• Communicating with external web services
• Integration of client-side elements developed by a frontend developers with server side logic
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Test and debug programs
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions
• Ability to lead a team

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS
• Fundamental Knowledge of an SPA (Single page application)
• Deep knowledge of AngularJS practices and commonly used modules based on extensive work experience
• Creating self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components
• Ensuring a clear dependency chain, in regard to the app logic as well as the file system
• Ability to provide SEO solutions for single page apps
• Thorough understanding of the responsibilities of the platform, database, API, caching layer, proxies, and other web services used in the system
• Validating user actions on the client side and providing responsive feedback
• Writing non-blocking, optimized, reusable and scalable code
•  Creating custom, general use modules and components which extend the elements and modules of core Angular
•  Experience with building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets
•  Architecting and automating the build process for production, using task runners or scripts
• Documenting the code inline using JSDoc or other conventions
• Creating e2e test suites for all components, and running them with Protractor (or a well reasoned alternative)
• Creating configuration, build, and test scripts for Continuous Integration environments
• Professional, precise communication skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as git is required
• Excellent presentation, problem-solving and team working skills
• Understanding of modern development methodologies and tools including Agile (XP and Scrum), Rapid Application Development, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of Python with a backend server framework like Flask or Django
• Implementing user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance from the Business statement & implement them accordingly
• Building API services from scratch - Project structuring, setting up environment objects, build reusable components, etc
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into the application code
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Creating database schemas that represent and support the business use case
• Experience with scripting for task automation and data analysis
• Implementing automated testing and unit tests cases using tools like Postman or any other libraries
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS would be a value-add
• Professional, precise communication skills

Qualification and Experience:

• B.E. / B. Tech. / MCA / PGDCA / M.Sc. (CS) /M.E. / M. Tech
• 4+ years of experience in Web Application and Backend Development
• Proven expertise in testing of application software to assure accuracy, integrity, completeness to achieve desired results
• Experience with AngularJS (v1.x.x) would be a value-add
• Proficient knowledge of Python or any other back-end programming language
• Demonstrated experience with Object Oriented design and development
• Proven expertise in testing of application software to assure accuracy, integrity, completeness to achieve desired results
• Experience in working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases would be a value-add
• Knowledge of Microservices, Dockers, Kubernetes
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services

We are looking are looking for talented and motivated campaign manager to lead and execute our various marketing campaigns. The successful candidate should have experience in managing digital and mass media (TV, Print, OOH, Radio etc.) marketing campaigns.

The campaign manager will work closely with work in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies to prepare and execute campaigns and measure and report on their effectiveness.

Responsibilities

· Develop, execute and manage marketing campaigns with the aim of customer acquisition or engagement

· Brief the various teams within marketing (such as creative, social media and digital) to ensure each campaign is forward planned and delivered on time

· Recruit and manage external agencies to execute marketing campaigns

· Devise campaign timelines and budget and ensure that the same is adhered to

· Ensure that the organisation’s brand and identity is adhered to in campaigns and in all communication channels

· Deliver regular reports of campaign results, including web analysis and evaluation of KPIs

Skills & Qualifications

· A master’s degree in Marketing, advertising or related fields.

· 1-3 years of related experience

· Understanding and past experience of executing campaigns across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline and print

· Exceptional project management and communication skills

· Solid understanding of current market trends

· Experience overseeing simultaneous campaigns

· Understanding and past experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline and print

• Expertise in developing applications on the Microsoft .NET framework.
• C#, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, SQL Server, Azure API, ReactJS
• Hands-on experience in .NET Core MVC, Angular/React and SQL Server, Azure
• Experience in writing NUnit test cases and GitHub
• Nice to Have Knowledge on Azure DevOps and Azure API
• Need to have Hands-on development experience