Center Manager

A BIT ABOUT US:

Appknox is one of the top Mobile Application security companies recognized by Gartner and G2. A profitable B2B SaaS startup headquartered in Singapore & working from Bengaluru.

The primary goal of Appknox is to help businesses and mobile developers secure their mobile applications with a focus on delivery speed and high-quality security audits.

Our business includes Fortune 500 companies with Major brands spread across regions like India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Japan, US, and expanding rapidly. 

What you’ll do:

In this role, you will work closely with our development team and stakeholders to ensure the highest quality of our software products.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with developers to understand the requirements and design comprehensive test plans for our Python backend and Ember.js frontend applications.
• Design, document, and execute test cases to validate API endpoints and frontend features, ensuring all functionalities work as expected and meet quality standards.
• Implement and maintain automated tests using tools like Cypress, integrating them into our CI/CD pipeline to streamline the testing process.
• Identify, report, and track bugs and issues, working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution and verify fixes.
• Continuously enhance testing practices and methodologies, proposing improvements to optimise test coverage and efficiency.
• Take ownership of the QA process, acting as the sole QA engineer and ensuring that all aspects of quality assurance are effectively managed.

Your contributions will be crucial in delivering high-quality software solutions, enhancing our product’s reliability, and supporting our commitment to excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for our backend APIs and frontend application built using Python and Ember.js.
• Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure the quality of product releases.
• Create, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, etc.) to identify test scenarios and ensure test coverage.
• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or similar to validate backend services.
• Track, report, and prioritize bugs in collaboration with the development team.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure that quality assurance standards are upheld throughout the development lifecycle, providing feedback on functionality and testing coverage.
• Continuously improve test coverage and automation efficiency.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong focus on web applications.
• Proven experience with API testing using tools like Postman or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Ember.js or experience testing web applications built with similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Ability to take ownership of the entire QA process, being the sole QA engineer in the team, with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to design, document, and execute test cases effectively to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail, ensuring that issues are identified and resolved efficiently.
• Experience working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Solid understanding of testing concepts, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with automation testing tools, such as Cypress, is a plus.
• A self-starter who is eager to grow professionally and expand their role as the team and company scale.

Work Expectations

Within 1 month

• Participate in KT Sessions: Join sessions conducted by the engineering team to understand the existing QA processes, testing frameworks, and project specifics.
• Familiarize with Tools and Technologies: Get familiarized with the testing tools used in the team, such as Postman for API testing and Cypress for automation.
• Shadow the Development Team: Observe the development and deployment processes to gain insight into the overall workflow and integration points.
• Identify Key Areas for Regression: Work with the engineering team to identify critical areas of the application that are most likely to be affected by changes.
• Document Existing Test Cases: Begin documenting regression test cases based on previously identified critical functionalities and known issues.
• Participate in Sprint Meetings: Attend sprint planning and review meetings to align testing efforts with development cycles and project milestones.

Within 2 months

• Develop Test Plans and Cases: Start creating detailed test plans and test cases for both API and frontend testing, based on the existing documentation and understanding.
• Develop and Execute Regression Test Plans: Start creating and executing manual regression test cases for the core functionalities of the application to ensure they remain unaffected by new changes.
• Perform Manual Testing: Begin executing manual tests for APIs and frontend features to reduce the load on engineers and ensure thorough testing.
• Review Existing Automation with Cypress: Assess the current Cypress automation setup handled by the frontend team. Identify areas for additional test coverage or improvements

Within 3 months

• Lead Testing for New Features: Take ownership of manual testing for new features and enhancements, ensuring they meet quality standards before release.
• Join requirement analysis and gathering sessions alongside the engineering team to gain a deeper understanding of feature development
• Expand Regression Coverage: Enhance the regression test suite by including additional test cases as new features are added and as the application evolves. Continuously update and maintain the regression test suite to reflect changes in the application and ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Conduct Regression Testing: Implement the regression test suite as part of the QA process for new feature releases, ensuring that the stability of the existing application is maintained and any issues are promptly identified and addressed.
• Drive Process Improvements: Propose and implement enhancements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies based on your experience and observations.

Personality traits we really admire:

• Great attitude to ask questions, learn, and suggest process improvements.
• Pay attention to details and help identify edge cases.
• Highly motivated and coming up with ideas and perspectives to help us move towards our goals faster.
• Follows timelines and absolute commitment to deadlines.

Interview Process: 

• Round 1 Interview - Profile Evaluation
• Round 2 Interview - Technical Evaluation with Engineering Teams
• Round 3 Interview - Evaluation with Leadership
• Round 4 Interview - HR

Compensation:

• As per Industry/Market Standards

Please be aware that all your customers are Enterprises and Fortune 500 companies.

Why Join Us:

• Freedom & Responsibility: If you are a person who enjoys challenging work & pushing your boundaries, then this is the right place for you. We appreciate new ideas & ownership as well as flexibility with working hours.
• Great Salary & Equity: We keep up with the market standards & provide pay packages considering updated standards. Also as Appknox continues to grow, you’ll have a great opportunity to earn more & grow with us. Moreover, we also provide equity options for our top performers.
• Holistic Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and take a much more holistic approach to training and developing our assets: the employees. We shall also support you all on that journey of yours.
• Transparency: Being a part of a start-up is an amazing experience, one of the reasons being the open communication & transparency at multiple levels. Working with Appknox will give you the opportunity to experience it all first hand.
• Health insurance: We offer health insurance coverage upto 5 Lacs for you and your family including parents.

Role - Video Editor

Experience- 2-4 Years

Job Location-Gurgaon

What You’ll Do:

1- Edit and assemble raw footage into engaging videos for marketing and promotions

2- Enhance video quality with effects, transitions, graphics, and animations

3- Incorporate audio elements like voice-overs, sound effects, and background music

4- Optimize videos for social media, website, and other digital platforms

5- Collaborate with the creative team to maintain brand consistency

Requirements:

1- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (Adobe Photoshop knowledge is a plus)

2- Strong understanding of video production, editing, and storytelling

3- Experience with motion graphics and animation (Adobe After Effects preferred)

4- Passion for the travel industry and creating engaging OTA-related content

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Python Developer. The Python Developer will be responsible for back-end web development, software development, object-oriented programming, programming, and databases. The role is located in Navi Mumbai but offers flexibility for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Back-end web development and software development skills
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and programming languages, specifically Python
• Experience with databases, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Experience with source code management tools, such as Git
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience with algorithm design and analysis is a plus
• Experience with financial markets and trading is a plus

Required Skills:

• Candidate must have 3-4 years’ experience .
• Proficiency in Python programming language
• Strong knowledge of Django and Flask frameworks
• Experience in developing and maintaining backend applications
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and database management
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficiency in Python programming language
• Strong knowledge of Django and Flask frameworks
• Experience in developing and maintaining backend applications
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and database management
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git
• Good problem-solving and communication skills

Job Description:

• Monitor entire field and DC network, ensure smooth operations for various NMS systems
• Ensure timely alerts in case of any events or parameters crossing threshold
• Ensure timely publishing of relevant reports and statistics
• Keep NMS database updated as per network evolution
• Plan and upgrade HW capacity, SW version, redundancy, connectivity with network elements and other applications as required
• Test and deploy bug fixes, new features/products related to NMS applications
• Quickly troubleshoot any issues with NMS systems and provide RCA, implement AIs
• Analyse and assist business and tech teams with new data analytics
• Vendor relationship management for issues, upgrade, new product evaluation etc.
• Manage connectivity, capacity and redundancy for all applications & network
• Prepare and Maintain SOPs of critical Process; perform Process Correction on requirement basis.

Requirements:

1. Should have years of work experience in Telco / ISP background
2. Must have hands on experience in network monitoring and managing corresponding systems/tools
3. Must have in depth understanding of SNMP and various parameters to be monitored for smooth network operations and troubleshooting
4. Should have good understanding of TCP/IP, networking, switching and routing
5. Should have good understanding of MSSQL, MySQL DB, Windows server, basic OS & virtualization concepts
6. Should be good in at least one scripting language like Python
7. Should have work experience on Solarwinds or similar leading NMS system
8. Should have experience in planning and operations of distributed L3 network
9. Should be available 24*7 for emergency situations
10. Should be able to work in very late night for planned activities
11. CCNA/CCNP Certification is Preferred.
12. Understanding of FTTH, GPON & Wifi concepts is an advantage
13. Must have done BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Electrical Engineering

• HTML/CSS/ES6 Javascript, Java 8 and any Java based web framework
• Adobe experience Manager (AEM) Apache Sling, JCR, OSGI
• Good knowledge in Apache Sling framework
• Good knowledge in Java content repository API
• Good knowledge in Apache Jack rabbbit framework
• Knowledge of OSGI and Declarative Services
• Strong understanding of REST Principles and Hands on experience REST based API  development
•  Knowledge of Patterns and good practices to design and develop quality and clean code
• Experience in Pair programming and code reviews
• Experience with testing at all levels unit, integration, functional and performance
• Experience in Agile Project (Scrum or SAFe) execution is a must
• Familiarity with git, basic git branching strategies, working in a peer-reviewed  environment,able to code to existing patterns/styles
• Familiarity with task management, bug tracking and wiki-based documentation tools like Jiraand confluence

• AEM BE developers must have modern ES6 javascript experience as well as java developer experience
• Must be comfortable working with AEM workflows, scheduled jobs, creating/modifying jcr
• nodes via java code, and accessing REST endpoints via java code
• Ability to create custom AEM CQ components and a good exposure to both core and
•  foundation components that can be inherited in AEM
• Good understanding of AEM web development framework using Apache Sling
• Create multiple OSGI Bundles in the AEM stack based on the requirements of the Project

Desired Candidate Profile

• Post graduate degree in relevant field
• 5-6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in social media and content marketing
• Sound knowledge of Wordpress and social media platforms
• Strong SEO skills
• Prior startup and B2B experience are preferred
• Excellent team player with great communication skills    

• Responsible for building native applications that can run on multiple platforms such as Android, iOS, or Windows
• Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for Full Stack's clients.
• Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code.
• Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs.
• Must have experience in using Flutter.

At Cypherock,
We are disrupting the current financial system by increasing the adoption of Blockchain-based digital assets through better key management solutions. We are a mission-driven team having worked with companies like Google, Blockgeeks, Samsung, Lockheed Martin, Apollo Munich, etc.

As an early engineer at Cypherock you may:
● Implement protocols that empower millions over the world
● To ship global products that increase the adoption of decentralized currencies
● Work on World's first products. Yes! we are one of the few Indian companies building for the World from India
● Get inspired to create breakthrough technologies

Requirements:
● Experience in MEAN stack and writing Python scripts. React dev skills are a must. Experience with the Electron framework for desktop app development will be a plus
● Experience working in remote teams
● Excellent code documentation and communication skills