Director of Software Product

Murf AI is a fast-growing Series A-funded startup backed by Elevation Capital and Matrix Partners India. Founded in 2020 by alumni of IIT Kharagpur, we have served 2 Mn+ voice-over projects through our core product, the Murf Studio, which now caters to customers in 100+ countries. 

We are working on simplifying voice audio and making high-quality voiceovers accessible to everyone, using artificial intelligence. Murf helps users create lifelike voiceovers in a matter of minutes, without the need for any recording equipment. (https://murf.ai/).

Some interesting facts about Murf AI:

Customers in 100+ countries

1Mn+ registered users

7X growth in revenue in the last 12 months

120+ voices in 20+ languages offered by Murf Studio

Job Description

We are looking for a React.js developer who has a good knowledge of modern (ES6+) Javascript to build the next generation of Murf AI Studio’s frontend. You would be responsible for building a feature packed cloud based tool for generating and editing synthetic media. You will build user-facing components and implement them with different workflows and toolchests like Redux and Flux. Your primary focus will be to develop a stable, robust, aesthetic and maintainable product. You also need a good understanding of the toolchain of modern web development including packers and transpilers and apply these pragmatically to achieve high quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create new features or parts of applications, with a natural ability to deliver on short timelines.
• Develop components and libraries that are reusable and future-proof
• Confident in using UI/UX designs or wireframes to create the respective code and the application
• Use your knowledge on React.js and its lifecycle to maximise components performance across different devices and browsers
• Work with design and content teams, to improve customer facing landing and resource pages. 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in building complex react based applications
• Bachelor's degree in CS or similar fields
• Deep understanding of React.js and its fundamentals, ideally including modern features like hooks
• Excellent understanding of Javascript including the OOP concept and how shadow DOM and DOM work
• Experience with widely used React.js state managers like Flux, Redux, Thunks or Sagas
• Knowing modern ECMAScript
• Experience with data structure libraries like Immutable.js
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools like Webpack, Babel, NPM etc.
• Knowledge of the overall browser rendering behaviour and measuring and optimising performance
• Strong hands-on experience with source code management systems like Git
• Understanding of what the business / stakeholders need and transfer that into your project

Extra Awesome

• Animation skills using CSS/SVG/JS
• Experience with AWS technologies such as Cloudfront, Lambda, S3.
• Understanding of authorisation mechanisms like OAuth, JSON Web Token
• Understanding of on-site Technical SEO and accessibility concepts

Must-Have Technology Skills:

• OOP Concept, Java 8+, Spring Boot, API development, Agile Scrum knowledge, Strong Databases design concepts of RDBMS, and capable of writing and optimizing complex queries.
  Good understanding of any Database tool e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.,
• DevOps basic knowledge e.g. implementation of logging in the code, Application Performance Management.
• Basic API & Application security, and Basics of tuning application performance.
• Basic Understanding of DevOps concepts e.g. CI & CD, Deployment lifecycle, Basic understanding of unit testing concepts e.g. TDD (test-driven development).
• A basic understanding of Microservices patterns
• A basic understanding of Java scripting.
• Good understanding of UI Frameworks like Angular 8+

Must-Have Soft Skills:

• Verbal & Written English communication, Good Problem-solving skills,
• Good Planning skills,
• Team Player,
• Good leadership skills
• Good written and verbal communication

Job Description

• Good experience as a full-stack developer in DB-centric applications and should be able to write and optimize complex database queries
• Requirement gathering & understanding, effort estimation, technical design, project planning, and monitoring in an Agile environment.
• Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks.
• Providing expertise in technical analysis and solving technical issues during project delivery.
• Customer interfacing - understand customer requirements, and propose technical solutions.
• Full Software Development Lifecycle (Agile).
• Code reviews, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements.
• Component Design/ Coding/ Unit Testing/ Debugging / Test Driven Development / Continuous Integration.
• Carry out adaptive changes necessitated by changes in Business Requirements and Technology

Roles & Responsibilities:
·Manage company’s various online bidding profiles
·Identifying quality lead and bringing up the projects for the company
·Bidding on various portals like PPH/ GURU/ UPWORK / Freelancer and other relevant online platforms
·Handle the initial discussions and collect the strategic information about the prospects
·Understand complex project requirements and prepare proposal /bid to generate leads
·Continue prospect engagement and account management throughout the sales cycle until closure.
·Independently collaborate with the technical team for presentation with prospects.
·Scout for new bidding platforms and websites to catch out the opportunities.
 
Skill & Experience Required
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of converting the prospect with good linguistic ability.
·Must have 1-3 years of experience in Web Development & Mobile Apps project acquisition and closure through the online bidding platforms.
·Experience with lead generation and prospect management via various online bidding platforms.
·Must have sound technical knowledge of advanced Web and Mobile technologies trending today.
·Lead generation through LinkedIn, database, and other social networks would be an added value.
·Ability to handle the sales independently or as part of a team

ABOUT US:
Pingahla was founded by a group of people passionate about making the world a better place by harnessing
the power of Data. We are a data management firm with offices in New York and India.Our mission is to help transform the way companies operate and think about their business. We make it easier
to adopt and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing digital landscape. One of our core beliefs is
excellence in everything we do!

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Pingahla is recruiting ETL & BI Test Manager who can build and lead a team, establish infrastructure, processes
and best practices for our Quality Assurance vertical. The candidates are expected to have at least 5+ years of experience with ETL Testing and working in Data Management project testing. Being a growing company, we will be able to provide very good career opportunities and a very attractive remuneration.

JOB ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans and manages the testing activities;
• Defect Management and Weekly & Monthly Test report Generation;
• Work as a Test Manager to design Test Strategy and approach for DW&BI - (ETL & BI) solution;
• Provide leadership and directions to the team on quality standards and testing best practices;
• Ensured that project deliverables are produced, including, but not limited to: quality assurance plans,
test plans, testing priorities, status reports, user documentation, online help, etc. Managed and
motivated teams to accomplish significant deliverables within tight deadlines.
• Test Data Management; Reviews and approves all test cases prior to execution;
• Coordinates and reviews offshore work efforts for projects and maintenance activities.

REQUIRED SKILLSET:
• Experience in Quality Assurance Management, Program Management, DW - (ETL & BI)
Management
• Minimum 5 years in ETL Testing, at least 2 years in the Team Lead role
• Technical abilities complemented by sound communication skills, user interaction abilities,
requirement gathering and analysis, and skills in data migration and conversion strategies.
• Proficient in test definition, capable of developing test plans and test cases from technical
specifications
• Single handedly looking after complete delivery from testing side.
• Experience working with remote teams, across multiple time zones.
• Must have a strong knowledge of QA processes and methodologies
• Strong UNIX and PERL scripting skills
• Expertise with ETL testing & hands-on with working on ETL tool like Informatica, DataStage
PL/SQL is a plus.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with Data Management projects.
• Eager to learn, adopt and apply rapidly changing new technologies and methodologies.
• Efficient and effective at approaching and escalating quality issues when appropriate.

Required Skills:

• Proven development experience on smartphone platforms.
• Hands-on experience on React Native Framework, including React JS, React Native, and JavaScript.
• Extensive programming experience with at least one programming language such as Swift, Java, JavaScript.
• Deep familiarity with iOS or Android development.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with code versioning and CI/CD tools like Git, SVM, Jenkins.
• Must have worked on at least one app that is published in AppStores.