Digital Market Executive

About Astra:

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 9300+ 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:

As an SDE 2 back-end engineer you will be responsible for leading the development and maintenance of the platform/dashboard backend. This would involve architecting, developing & maintaining RESTful services for vulnerability management, scan orchestration, inventory management and platform features such as on-boarding, trust centers, certificates, payment integrations, vulnerability ingestion, authentication etc. 

You should have a strong background in backend programming (Symfony preferred, or Laravel) and have experience with an event driven, async & distributed architecture. 

During the first 6 months of your role, you will be involved in the 0->1 journey of two of our upcoming products in our platform along with the respective product owners.

Love solving hard problems? Want to build high impact products rooted in first principles? Is coding your poetry? Join us in shaping the future of cyber security.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs using Symfony PHP framework. What you create is also what you own.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Collaborate with scanner teams to orchestrate scans, ingest vulnerabilities, configure scanners etc.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
• Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and reliability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Triage, troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems.
• Ship code to production multiple times a day/week.
• Ensure timely delivery of the features.
• Test your own features, and write test cases for continuous automated testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead code reviews, promoting best practices and high standards.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for backend systems.

What we are looking for:

• 4-6 years experience in a similar role or similar working experience.
• Advanced proficiency in PHP backend programming. Symfony preferred, or Laravel.
• Strong understanding of system design, software architecture principles and performance optimization.
• Experience with an event driven (subscribers/listeners), async (MessageHandlers & job queues) & distributed (load-balanced) architecture.
• Experience with PostgreSQL database and data modeling.
• Understanding of concepts such as Dependency Injection, ORM, data validation, error handling etc.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions (good to have).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional remote teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality software products on schedule.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in software development, security, and compliance.
• Knowledge of application & infrastructure security - helps you stand out.

What We offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company, and working on hard problems that matter.
• Fully remote, agile working environment.
• Good engineering culture with full ownership in design, development, release lifecycle.
• A wholesome opportunity where you get to build things from scratch, improve and ship code to production in hours, not weeks.
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business.
• Experience with security side of things.
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (next one is to Wayanad).
• Open and supportive culture.
• Health insurance & other benefits for you and your spouse. Maternity benefits included.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our passionate team. If you have a strong background in backend development, a track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions, and are eager to contribute to complex projects, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust, high-performance backend solutions using Python and related technologies.
• Lead the architecture and design discussions for major backend components and services.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze software requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth.
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and technical issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, task estimation, and agile development processes.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our backend systems.
• Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks like Django and Flask.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, etc. ).
• Proven track record of designing and developing scalable and maintainable backend services.
• Experience with RESTful API design and best practices.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, and software development lifecycle.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AWS Cloud services
• Strong experience with SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python or pyspark.
• Working knowledge of Snowflake, including data modeling, performance tuning, and security configurations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Note : one face-to-face (F2F) round is mandatory, and as per the process, you will need to visit the office for this.

Edstellar is a corporate training platform that offers instructor-led training programs for organizations worldwide. It helps companies upskill and reskill their workforce through customized learning solutions delivered by a global network of certified trainers.

Key Highlights:

• Training Delivery: Edstellar provides both onsite and virtual instructor-led training.
• Training Areas: Covers a wide range of topics including:
• IT & Software Development
• Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Leadership & Management
• Data Science & Analytics
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity
• Soft Skills and Behavioral Training
• Trainer Network: Thousands of expert trainers from around the globe.
• Global Reach: Delivers training across multiple countries, supporting multinational clients.
• Customization: Training programs are tailored to each organization’s needs, goals, and workforce profile.

Who It Serves:

• Large enterprises
• SMBs
• Government agencies
• Educational institutions

Unique Value Proposition:

Edstellar combines technology with a robust trainer network to offer flexible, scalable, and high-impact training programs. It acts as a one-stop training delivery partner for L&D and HR departments.

Qualification :

MBA , BBA Marketing

Intern : Product Marketing Training

Duration : 45 Days

working Day : 5 days

Employment : Internship

Interview Process

1 Product marketing Assignment ( Market Research Assignment )

2 Screening Communication Discussion

3 Technical Discussion

4 On Boarding

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Marketing Intern who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to real-time marketing strategies. This internship is designed for fresh MBA/BBA graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in product marketing with a path to a full-time role based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing product marketing strategies
• Conduct market research to identify trends and competitor insights
• Support go-to-market plans for product launches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, product, and content
• Contribute to content creation (blogs, email campaigns, product brochures)
• Analyze and report on campaign performance and customer engagement

Who Can Apply

• Fresh MBA/BBA graduates (2024/2025 pass-outs preferred)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A passion for marketing and digital tools
• Quick learner with a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Key Skills for a Product Marketing Intern

1. Market Research & Analysis

• Ability to gather and interpret market and competitor data
• Understanding of customer behavior and personas
• Basic knowledge of SWOT analysis, segmentation, and positioning

2. Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to simplify complex product features into customer-friendly messaging
• Content creation (blogs, product copy, social media posts)

3. Digital Marketing Fundamentals

• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, or similar (preferred)
• Basic understanding of SEO, email marketing, and campaign tracking
• Social media marketing awareness

4. Strategic Thinking

• Ability to assist in go-to-market strategies
• Understanding of product life cycle and customer journey
• Insight-driven decision making

5. Collaboration & Coordination

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (sales, product, design)
• Coordination of product launches and promotions
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic team environment

6. Creativity & Problem Solving

• Out-of-the-box thinking for product positioning
• Suggesting ideas for improving product visibility and messaging

7. Tech-Savviness

• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with tools like Canva, HubSpot, or CRM platforms is a plus
• Eagerness to learn new marketing and automation tools

8. Attention to Detail

• Reviewing marketing collateral for consistency and accuracy
• Ensuring brand guidelines are followed across materials

• Liaise with fellow developers.
• Designing and implementing microservices which use the spring boot framework.
• Working in compliance with the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Connecting microservices to interact with databases.
• Understanding of how streaming technologies work such as Kafka.
• Identifying and finding solutions to bugs.
• Ensure you've written adequate test cases to verify design requirements are being met.
• Create well written documentation for the individual microservices.