Content Writer & Graphic designer

Optiblack is a product growth firm that works with product leaders to drive revenue from data. Optiblack has worked with 50+ firms and created an impact of $300M+ USD

Optiblack is looking to add a product analyst that works with their clients on client engagement.

Job Descriptions

0. Monitoring

 Look at data from various sources daily to understand insights

 Identify areas of improvement

 Create the dashboards as per requirements

 Build tracking plan

1. Data Analysis

 Gather and analyze data from various sources to extract actionable insights.

 Use statistical techniques and data visualization to interpret trends and patterns.

 Identify opportunities for product improvements based on data analysis.

2. Product Performance Evaluation

 Monitor key product metrics and performance indicators.

 Conduct regular evaluations to assess product performance against goals and benchmarks.

 Identify areas of improvement and recommend strategies for optimization.

3. Market Research

 Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.

 Analyze market data and customer feedback to identify market opportunities.

 Provide insights on target market segments and potential customer segments.

4. User Experience Enhancement

 Collaborate with UX UI designers to improve the user experience of the product.

 Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback on product usability and satisfaction.

 Recommend enhancements and features to improve user experience.

5. Requirement Gathering

 Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements.

 Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand user and business needs.

 Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories or product specifications.

6. A/B Testing

 Plan, execute, and analyze A/B Tests to evaluate the impact of changes or new features.

 Use data from A/B tests to make data-driven decisions and optimize the product.

7. Reporting and Presentation

 Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights, findings, and recommendations.

 Present data analysis and product performance evaluations to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

 Clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise and understandable manner.

Skills Required for a Product Analyst

1. Technical Skills

 Data Analysis: Proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.

 Tools: Mixpanel or similar

 Market Research: Knowledge of market research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and competitor analysis.

 Product Management Tools: Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana to manage product backlogs, roadmaps, and user stories.

 User Experience (UX) Design: Understanding of UX principles and the ability to work closely with designers to enhance the user experience of the product.

 A/B Testing: Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing A/B tests to measure the impact of product changes.

 SQL and Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL to extract and analyze data from databases.

2. Workplace Skills

 Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and document requirements.

 Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and propose practical solutions to improve product performance and user experience.

 Critical Thinking: Capacity to think analytically, assess situations, and make data-driven decisions.

 Stakeholder Management: Skill in managing relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and balancing competing priorities.

 Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, developers, and marketers.

 Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, adjusting priorities as needed.

 Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in data analysis, documentation, and requirement gathering.

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years development experience
• Solid Experience and knowledge of

• Coding and debugging using Object Oriented languages like Java, C++, Go or similar languages.
• Database design, Query optimizations, pitfalls (both SQL, NoSQL)
• Developing Scalable, distributed systems and patterns
• Developing REST and/or GraphQL based APIs
• Writing and driving Clean code in a team (via SOLID principles).
• Knowledge of writing unit tests
• NodeJS

• Experience with GoLang/Python
• Experience with Microservices, designs and patterns
• Experience with Dockers/Kubernetes and orchestration
• Familiarity with    Reactive    programming    and patterns like RxJs/RxJava, CQRS, Eventing systems
• Experience with automating DevOps lifecycle
• Proficiency with

• Work with Product team and Drive design, development and deployment of the overall architecture and individual modules to support our Apps , website and internal tools
• Ensure the entire stack is designed and built for availability, speed, scalability, testability, debugging
• Design and development of our REST and GraphQL API
• implement and improve continuous integration and deployment
• Serve as a technical lead for the team
• Mentor team members

We are looking for a Blockchain Developer who has around 2-3 years of experience, and has past experience with working on blockchain-based systems and scenarios. The ideal candidate would be someone who understands the concepts of Blockchain technology and having working experience on Rust and Solana.

• Desire to work in a startup environment, fun@work culture and able to self-manage.

• In Depth understanding of at-least two blockchain network like Rust, Substrate, Polkadot Solana, Hedera Hashgraph, Tezos, BlockApps, Algorand, Corda, Lambda, Cargo etc

• Familiarity with basic cryptography to understand the essentials of blockchain systems.

• Hands on in Rust

• Designing and writing well-structured APIs in Node.js and MongoDb to connect to Blockchain infrastructure

• Staying up to date with new developments and news in integrated chains.

• Past experience with Wallets or Crypto Exchanges would be a major plus.

• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.

• Experience working in an agile development process.

• Documenting architecture and guidelines.

• Be proficient in using version control and continuous integration, with tools such as Gitlab, Git and Jenkins.

• Write clear, maintainable and testable code that you are proud of.

• Attend training and education where necessary to up-skill themselves.

• Experience in writing smart contracts for large-scale production blockchain applications.

• Cross-team contribution whenever required.

• Familiarity with basic cryptography.

• Should have a deep understanding of the blockchain and cryptocurrency space and smart contract systems, specifically having a deep understanding of Rust.

Backend Developer 

About Us

It is a stealth mode startup founded by IIT/NIT alumni who held leadership positions in companies like MindTickle and Browserstack. We have a grand vision of disrupting how companies buy and sell from each other. We are working with early customers to build an enterprise-grade product that will be GA this year. It is backed by tier 1 VCs and angel investors from India and Silicon Valley.

Job Description

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to work closely with the founding team. We are looking for a developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

Responsibilities

1. Develop platform and infra stack from scratch
2. Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
3. Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
4. Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
5. Implementation of security and data protection
6. Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
7. Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
8. Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
9. Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new technologies, and better assist other team members.
10. Taking lead on projects, as needed.

Technology Skills

1. Proven work experience as a NodeJs Backend developer and frameworks available with it like Express, Apollo Graphql. Typescript knowledge is a plus
2. In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
3. Hands-on with various Infrastructure pieces like databases, message queues/brokers
4. Familiarity with Unit Testing Frameworks, UI Testing, Monorepos and Graphql principles
5. Knowledge of Alerting and Monitoring tools.
6. Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
7. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
8. Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
9. Prior experience of the AWS cloud, knowledge about the Salesforce environment is a plus.
10. Excellent project and time management skills.

Soft Skills

1. Obsessed with best practices, structuring, documentation and have an eye for detail.
2. Self starter with a high level of drive and commitment.
3. High energy and drive to work in a startup environment.
4. Conceptual thinking, flexibility and ability to juggle with multiple responsibilities.
5. Ability to work under pressure and confidence to deal with complex issues.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Hands-on and detail oriented.

Location: Pune

Candidate profile : 3-6 years of experience in Backend Development

Designation: Head of Human Resource

Location: Indore (M. P.)

Role: Full time WFO

Job Summary:

The Head of Human Resource will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
2. Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
3. Must have great connection with the TPO’s, college campus’s department and ability to conduct the campus drive smoothly.
4. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
5. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
2. Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
3. Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
4. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
5. Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
6. Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
7. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
8. Develops and implements departmental budget.
9. Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
10. Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
3. Must have great connection with the TPO’s, college campus’s department and ability to conduct the campus drive smoothly.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
8. Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
9. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
10. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
11. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
12. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
2. At least five years of human resource management experience required.

We are looking for you if you want to make the Digital space your own.

Your responsibilities would include-

1. Creation of Social Media - Imagery. Cover Photos, Graphics & Thumbnails needed
2. Designing, creating, and editing posters, explanatory videos and graphics for branding campaigns
3. Keeping a pulse on design/advertising/marketing trends
4. Knowledge and experience with Designing Platforms

Openings- 2

Location- Hyderabad

Skills required- Adobe Photoshop, Corel DRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Video Editing, Adobe Premiere Pro Video Making, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom CC

The ideal candidate would be one who:

1. Can take up the position within two weeks
2. has an experience of 2+ years in Graphic Design
3. has relevant certifications, skills and interests
4. has superior communication skills