Business Development Manager

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.

Handling HR Operations project.  

Coordinate with Plant HR Team for Manpower planning, 

Recruitment, onboarding, joining formalities of new joiners, new 

hire orientation, induction and exit interviews, documentation and 

audit accuracy, factory compliances and administrative part. 

Coordinate and make sure that the Safety Compliances should be 

followed at Plant level.  

Coordinate and in guidance of Seniors issue a various letter i.e. 

Warning Letter, abscond letter, show cause notice etc. for 

Misconduct.  

Coordinate and in guidance of Seniors send recovery mails/legal 

notices to employees also coordinate with external lawyer for 

pending recovery of F & F.  

Coordinate and in guidance of Seniors run a POSH Policy 

Compliance.  

MIS and reporting  

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Summary:

The Network Engineer will design, implement, and manage various network solutions to ensure the smooth operation, security, and efficiency of the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, protocols, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Implementation:
• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VLAN, VPN).
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).

Network Maintenance and Monitoring:

• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Use tools to monitor network performance, troubleshoot network issues, and optimize network performance.

Security Management:

• Implement and manage network security measures (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems).
• Regularly update network security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and cyber threats.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support to users and resolve network issues.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the network configurations, including network diagrams and operational procedures.
• Prepare and maintain network reports and logs.

Network Upgrades and Scalability:

• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions to support the organization's growth.
• Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations for enhancements.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure network configurations comply with industry standards and best practices.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements related to network management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BE / Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+) preferred.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols (e.g., IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP).
• Hands-on experience with network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, HP, Fortinet Switch).
• Proficient in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V networking ).
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Functions Virtualization).

Working Conditions:

• 5 days in Office- Wissen Technology, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli, Bellandur, Bangalore- 560103
• May require on-call duties or after-hours work to address network issues or perform upgrades.
• Work may involve lifting and installing networking equipment.

Hands-on working knowledge and experience is required in:

a. JavaScript, Typescript, NodeJS (Express, NestJs, etc. )

b. Experience working in GCP or AWS or Azure

c. Experience working in Containers & Unix Platforms

d. Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, etc. )

e. Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc. )

f. Understanding of Microservices Architecture, Domain Driver Design, Test Driven Development and Secure Design patterns and architecture is a must

g. Data Structures and Algorithms using Javascript, Typescript and/or other Programing Languages

h. Strong organizational skills i. Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc. )

Experience with several of the following tools/technologies is desirable:

a. GIT (Bit Bucket, Gitlab, etc. ), Jira, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, SharePoint, Eclipse/IntelliJ.

b. Design Patterns and implementing the Design Patterns

c. Development of Complex Application and System Architectures

d. NoSQL Databases (Redis, Mongo, etc. ) e. Full stack development

f. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines with for example GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of the following technologies is a plus:

a. Other Programming Languages (Java, Python, etc. )

b. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Tools like Jenkins, Git, etc

Do you have what it takes?

·      Proficient in C, C++ development, OS concepts, Data Structures, Distributed computing, and Algorithms.

·      Actively engaged in projects related to architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling).

·      Excellent problem-solving capability with strong fundamentals in Computer Science.

·      Highly proficient in data structures and algorithms.

·      Ability to pick up new technologies rapidly to convert specifications to low level design.

·      Ability to clearly communicate the intent and approach when producing a code design document.

How can you contribute to our success?

·      Develop frontend as well as backend components for delivering product on cloud platforms.

·      Participate in activities that lead up to the code design. This may include activities such as developing prototypes, proof of concept, compare pros and cons of various implementation choices being considered and recommending the most appropriate one.

·      Mentor and influence junior developers to adhere to good coding standards and become quality conscious.

·      Review critical pieces of code that are developed as per this code design.

·      Ensure that the code being delivered is of the highest quality.

·      Ensure appropriate unit tests and functional as well as non-functional tests are considered.

·      Conceptualize and work towards building processes, methodology, and tools to improve team’s ability to deliver high quality software. 

- Hands-on experience in developing User Interfaces (more than 4 years) using Angular 4+.

- Hands-on experience of using reactive frameworks like Redux, NgRX.

- Strong understanding of using UI testing frameworks like Jasmine, Mocha.

- Focus on building reusable components by employing Design patterns.

- Ability to remote diagnose user issues (With or without tools).

- Strong understanding of Object-oriented concepts.

- Ability to suggest alternative solutions for micro-level problems considering the environment constraints.

- Ability to diagnose development issues independently.

- Self-motivated learner.

• Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups and
  prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.
• Facilitate the client's product vision by researching, conceiving,
  sketching, prototyping and user-testing experiences for digital products.
• Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and
  mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions.
• Make strategic design and user-experience decisions related to
  core, and new, functions and features.
• Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate
  your designs

• Bachelor of design / Master of design

• UX design experience.
• Expertise in standard UX software such as
  Sketch, Axure, InVision, UXPin and Zeplin.
• Basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills are a
  plus.
• Ability to work with clients to understand
  detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet client
  needs and vision.
• Extensive experience in using UX design standard
  methodologies to design solutions, and a deep understanding of mobile-first and
  responsive design.
• A solid grasp of user-centered design (UCD),
  planning and conducting user research, user testing, A/B testing, rapid
  prototyping, heuristic analysis, usability and accessibility concerns.
• Ability to iterate designs and solutions
  efficiently and intelligently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate
  design processes, ideas, and solutions to teams and clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
  including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications.
• Experience in UX/Product Design
• Teammate with great communication skills.
• You should be able to clearly articulate your
  design decisions and what problems they’re solving
• Strong understanding of UX fundamentals
• Exceptional design skills, production value and
  attention to detail
• Ability to create wireframes as well as visual
  design comps
• Understanding of common software development
  practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  in English
• Skill in Adobe products (Photoshop and
  illustrator), and PowerPoint. Experience in Prototype applications is a plus.

• To appoint Block Sales Manager in their respective Districts.
• To manage sales operations in assigned district to achieve revenue goals.
• To supervise sales team members on daily basis and provide guidance whenever needed.
• To identify skill gaps and conduct trainings to sales team.
• To work with team to implement new sales techniques to obtain profits.
• To assist in employee recruitment, promotion, retention and termination activities.
• To conduct employee performance evaluation and provide feedback for improvements.
• To contact potential customers and identify new business opportunities.
• To stay abreast with customer needs, market trends and competitors.
• To maintain clear and complete sales reports for management review.
• To build strong relationships with customers for business growth.
• To analyze sales performances and recommend improvements.
• To ensure that sales team follows company policies and procedures at all times.
• To develop promotional programs to increase sales and revenue.
• To plan and coordinate sales activities for assigned projects.