Creative Digital Head

As a Product Manager at Brainstorm Force, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the direction of our WordPress products and SaaS applications, bridging the gap between stakeholders, development teams, and customers.

From conducting market research and defining product roadmaps to overseeing feature delivery, acceptance testing, and post-launch optimization, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving product innovation, enhancing user experiences, and achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy:

• Define the overarching vision and strategic goals for our product portfolio.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and gather customer feedback.
• Identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.

Roadmap Planning and Prioritization:

• Develop product roadmap, prioritize features based on business objectives and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment (development, support and marketing)

Product Mockups:

• Work closely with the team to plan product features and create mockups.
• Ensure that product designs align with user needs and business objectives.

Feature Definition:

• Work closely with the team to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specifications.
• Prioritize features based on their impact on users, revenue and market competitiveness.

Feature Acceptance:

• Conduct final acceptance testing to ensure that features meet quality standards.
• Provide the final go-ahead for product releases based on acceptance testing results.
• Ensure adherence to timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Engage with stakeholders and align customers satisfaction with business goals.
• Communicate product vision, roadmap, and progress to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of WordPress ecosystem and familiarity with relevant technologies.
• Understanding of user needs and business objectives
• Ability to prioritize features based on their impact on user satisfaction and business goals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies and plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders.
• Experience working in tools like Jira, Linear, etc for backlog management.
• Proven track record of product planning, acceptance testing, and product design.

Your Success:

Your success will be measured by following KPIs that reflect the impact of your contributions:

Product Growth and Revenue:

• Market share or penetration of the product compared to competitors.
• Revenue generated by the product.
• Percentage growth in product revenue over time.

Customer Satisfaction and Retention:

• Net Promoter Score (NPS) or customer satisfaction survey results.
• Customer retention rate or churn rate.
• Customer feedback and sentiment regarding overall product experience.

Product Performance and Market Positioning:

• Market share or competitive positioning of the product.
• Customer perception of product differentiation and value proposition compared to alternatives.

Innovation and Product Roadmap Execution:

• Rate of new feature delivery or innovation.
• Percentage of product roadmap milestones achieved on schedule.
• Adoption rate of new product features or enhancements.

Team Collaboration and Alignment:

• Feedback from cross-functional teams regarding collaboration and alignment with product strategy.
• Team morale and satisfaction with product direction and leadership.
• Effectiveness of communication and alignment with stakeholders.

Design, develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for financial applications

 Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and user stories

 Execute functional, regression, integration, and API testing with a focus on financial data integrity

 Validate complex financial calculations, transaction processing, and reporting functionalities

 Collaborate with Business Analysts and development teams to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage

 Implement automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery

 Perform data validation testing against financial databases and data warehouses

 Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using defect management tools

 Verify compliance with financial regulations and industry standards

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Business Partner & Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. This dual role is critical in aligning HR practices with business objectives while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills, a thorough understanding of HR principles, and expertise in payroll administration. This role requires a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships with employees and stakeholders, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnering:

●    Serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned business units or departments, understanding their goals and challenges and developing HR strategies to support their success.

●    Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational design.

●    Collaborate with management to identify and address employee performance issues, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. 

●    Support the implementation of HR programs and initiatives, such as compensation and benefits, learning and development, and employee engagement programs.

●    Partner with the talent acquisition team to understand workforce planning needs and participate in the recruitment and onboarding processes.

●    Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop data-driven solutions.

●    Stay up-to-date on relevant employment laws and regulations and ensure company policies and practices are compliant.

●    Facilitate organizational changes and support change management initiatives.

●    Act as an employee advocate, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Payroll Administration:

●    Collect, review, and verify employee timekeeping data, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

●    Calculate and process payroll adjustments, including new hires, terminations, promotions, leaves of absence, and retro payments.

●    Administer employee benefits programs related to payroll, such as deductions for health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.

●    Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports and filings (e.g., PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, etc.) in compliance with local and national regulations.

●    Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies.

●    Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and tax-related matters in a timely and professional manner.

●    Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and documentation.

●    Participate in the implementation and maintenance of payroll systems and software.

Qualifications:

●    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree in HR is a plus.

●    3+ years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion in HR Business Partnering and payroll administration.

●    Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.

●    Proven experience in managing the full payroll cycle and familiarity with relevant payroll software and systems.

●    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

●    Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

●    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity. 

●    Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

●    Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

Preferred Qualifications:

●    Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Greythr & Zoho)

●    Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Deliver training on SEO, PPC (Google AdWords), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Content Marketing, SEM, ORM, Website design, and Web Analytics.
• Assist students in practical digital marketing tasks.
• Plan and prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Conduct demo sessions and doubt-solving sessions.
• Continuously improve teaching methodologies for better student satisfaction.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in digital marketing, with at least 1 year of experience as a Digital Marketing Trainer.
• Expertise in SEO, PPC, Social Media, Content Marketing, and more.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, WordPress, SEMrush, MailChimp, etc.
• Certifications (e.g., Google AdWords, HubSpot Content Marketing) are a plus.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Energetic, passionate, and a natural motivator.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Job Title :

Team Lead, Sr. Principal Software Architect

Position Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled C# Software Developer to join our senior engineering team. This role is ideal for a developer with extensive experience in C# and .NET technologies who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities, drive architectural decisions, and contribute to the strategic direction of our software projects. The successful candidate will excel in complex problem-solving, mentor other developers, and influence the overall technology strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management to define technology strategy and roadmap. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to drive innovation and improve development practices.
• Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and designers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop complex functionality and integrations, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.
• Solve complex technical challenges and perform in-depth analysis to troubleshoot and resolve high-impact issues. Provide technical guidance and support across multiple projects.
• Lead the design and implementation of high-impact software solutions and system architectures. Define technical standards and best practices to guide the development team.
• Take ownership of project deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
• Ensure thorough documentation of code, design decisions, and system architecture. Advocate for and enforce best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, promoting best practices and coding standards.
• Lead a small team of developers, fostering their growth, ensuring high productivity, and maintaining code quality.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications :

• A college degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of software development experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) leading and mentoring development teams.
• Expert-level proficiency in C# programming, including advanced features and best practices.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of the .NET Framework, including its core libraries, runtime, and advanced features, with proven experience in leveraging its capabilities for building robust and scalable applications.
• Proficiency in development tools and environments, such as Visual Studio, TFS or Git.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming (OOP), and SOLID principles.
• Extensive experience in SQL Server, Oracle or other relational databases, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
• Strong familiarity with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools and frameworks, such as Entity Framework.
• Experience in writing and maintaining unit tests and using testing frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with Scrum.
• Excellent in documenting code, processes, and systems to ensure clarity and maintainability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking abilities, with experience in guiding technical teams and influencing technology decisions at an organizational level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Company Description

We are an SF-based stealth mode AI startup, building AI agents and automation tools for Marketing use-cases. We are ex-Big Tech, currently bootstrapped and working with a few design partners/early customers. We will be starting a fundraise in Q3 2024.

Role Description

This is a part-time remote role for a Founding Engineer (first engineering hire). This is an equity-only role, meaning compensation will be in the form of equity rather than a salary.

This role will be 30% applied research and 70% product engineering. The expectation is that you will be able to commit 15 hours per week for this role to begin with.

You will -

• Experiment with the latest AI technologies and research and put them into implementation.
• Have the freedom and responsibility to design and own projects from start to finish.
• Have opportunities to directly talk with customers and solve their problems!

About you

• Love to keep up with and dive into latest technologies in AI
• Move fast, ship quickly, has high urgency
• Energized about going from 0 to 1
• Enjoy high ownership and responsibility
• Familiar with no-code tools and frameworks
• Excited about working on AI-native user experiences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field (Also open to university students for the right candidate)
• Knowledge of gen-AI systems (LLMs, model training/fine-tuning, agent frameworks, evaluation frameworks, vector DBs, RAG, etc)
• Experience in building and scaling backend systems and infrastructure
• Strong generalist, skilled with Python, cloud infrastructure (AWS).

What we offer

• Technical Ownership: You will own high level (and lower level) technical decisions for an early-stage startup, with mentorship from seasoned Engineering leaders from Silicon Valley.
• Equity: As a key initial hire, you will receive significant founding equity and ownership in the company.
• Growth: You will have a natural on-ramp to come onboard as a full-time, salaried Founding Engineer after a fundraise event.

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Antivirus/Cyber Security/ End Point Security/ MDM)

Location: Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot.

Responsibilities:

Distribute IT Network Security Products, Endpoint Security, DLP, Software, Desktop/Laptop sales, and Networking Products through Channel Partners.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the assigned region.

Conduct market research to understand industry trends and competitor activities.

Achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the business.

Collaborate with internal teams to develop effective sales strategies.

Provide excellent customer service and address client needs.

Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective clients.

Requirements:

Proven experience in business development or sales.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of the local market in Ahmedabad, Baroda, and Rajkot.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Results-oriented with a focus on achieving sales targets.

Qualifications :

- Graduate/BE/BSc.IT/BCA.

- Minimum 4 years of experience in IT Channel Network Distributing products and solutions.

Salary Range : Best in the Industry

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for an experienced and mature engineer (2-6 yrs experience), who wants to build incredible products while shaping the architecture, tools, and engineering culture of our company

Responsibilities:

• Architect and build our native Android application using Java or Kotlin.
• Set up our backend using either the MEAN (Mongo, Node) or Django stack.
• Collaborate with the design team on feasibility and design reviews.
• Set up DevOps processes - CI/CD and release management.
• Hire an additional backend engineer to scale the application based on requirements.

Requirements:

• You possess strong computer science fundamentals.
• You have native Android application development skills - with Java/Kotlin as a framework.
• You have strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• You have built backends for mobile applications - using the MEAN or Django stack.
• You have some mobile app projects that are worthy of public view (Play Store, Github).
• You like discussing a plan upfront, welcome open collaboration and are an excellent verbal and written communicator.
• We’re a fast-paced environment so while we value robustness, we also hope for speed. You’ll hop from project to project and should be a self-starter.
• You are open to learning new stuff (important).
• You are humble, kind, and are open to feedback (important)

Primary skill : Dotne, MVC, Web API ,Jquery, SQL 

Good to have(Not mandatory )  : Dotnet core , UI skills, MVC, ASP.NET