Economic and Finance Researcher

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using the MERN stack.
• Build and optimize APIs for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement responsive UI/UX components using React.js.
• Work closely with the product, design, and backend teams to create high-quality user experiences.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing and code reviews.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services when necessary.
• Monitor and improve front-end performance.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in JavaScript, including ES6+ syntax.
• Strong experience with MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building them.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and deployment processes (AWS, Docker, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or Context API.
• Knowledge of TypeScript is a plus.
• Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest or Mocha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Design and implement testing frameworks and methodologies to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
• Conduct performance and load testing to ensure system scalability and reliability.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, and testing.
• Continuously enhance skills and knowledge in automation testing tools and techniques.
• Mentor junior QA team members and provide guidance on best practices and automation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in QA and automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in QA automation testing.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar.
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web services (REST, SOAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools.
• Understanding of cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with mobile application testing (iOS/Android).

Scrum Master(BA)

· Working with customers and product manager to prioritize and validate requirements.

· Coordinate with the work efforts of 8+ person team for various projects and help team complete tasks successfully and on-time and resolved obstacles encountered by team members.

· Should Coordinate and participate in weekly estimation meetings to provide high-level estimates (Story Points) for backlog items.

· Develop the crucial functional requirement specifications, creating detailed use cases and process flow diagrams to support functional specifications.

· Facilitate Daily Scrum Meetings and Monthly Reviews meetings. Conduct sprint retrospective and followed up on action items for continuous improvement.

· Prepare extensive cost - benefit analysis to support system and process changes

· Meticulously analyze complex data, staffing plans and variances to recommend solutions to improve revenue per call and customer satisfaction/retention

· Should be Responsible for two Agile Scrum teams

· Should be able to guide three development teams through transition from waterfall to Agile development.

· Coach the team members on Agile processes and facilitate  planning meetings and retrospectives. Maintained task board and produced daily burndown charts.

· Remove impediments and protect team members from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity.

· Work closely with Product Owners, coordinating product backlog grooming and story.

· Generate test plans work instructions and procedures from client requirements and industry standards.

· Interface with stake holders and facilitate communication between client and the IT department.

· Prepare use case documents and utilized JIRA to create UML diagrams including use case, activity and class diagrams to extract business process flows and workflows, thereby assisting development and quality assurance teams in understanding the requirements.

· Work on a team environment to finalize use cases to develop functional and detail design specifications of the application.

· Participate in JAD sessions for requirement, feasibility and risk analysis with various stakeholders, including designers, developers, QA and management to identify critical and high risk areas of the application.

· Collaborate with the QA team in reviewing and validating test plans and test cases, ensuring that the final application catered to the user requirements.

· Develop a user acceptance test plan and test case scenarios to guide a select group of key end-users in testing the user interface and functionality of the application.

· Examine and evaluate testing fixtures and procedures for appropriateness in the specific requirements.

· Conduct 5+ levels of testing including functional, regression, user acceptance, integration and performance to verify the client’s needs are met.

· Should be able to Communicate client’s business requirements by constructing easy-to-understand data and process models.

Proximity is a fully distributed team of developers, designers, product nerds, and geeks building cutting-edge tech at the intersection of growth and speed.

We are looking for a Senior UI & UX Designer capable of handling product design projects at a high level. You will work closely with both client and in-house product/design/dev teams on mid-to-long term projects. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with all aspects of UI & UX design, have excellent product thinking and problem-solving abilities, good written and verbal communication skills, and a keen aesthetic sense.

• Developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for the projects you're assigned to.
• Producing high-quality design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Creating a distinctive UI language based on visual identity guidelines of the brands you're working with.
• Creating design systems for mobile and web products, along with visual design systems in the form of illustrated/photography-based graphics.
• Testing and evaluating designs and flows using various testing tools.
• Looking at user data and identifying issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborating with the development team to ensure proper implementation of your designs.

• A portfolio of professional UI and UX design work for both web and mobile platforms.
• A thorough understanding of all stages of UI and UX design, with the ability to execute a project from start to finish.
• A basic understanding of various data and analytics tools like Google Analytics, MixPanel, Maze etc.
• Mastery over Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and some familiarity with basic motion graphics (After Effects).
• A good understanding of web and mobile technologies. You know how HTML, CSS, JS, iOS, and Android systems work, even if you can't code.
• The ability to be a team player, but you're comfortable working independently too.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks strategically.
• The ability to learn and pick up new software, plugins, or technologies easily and quickly.
• A keen eye for design standards and quality.
• A strong work ethic, high levels of self-motivation, and a willingness to over-communicate about work in order to make a remote environment more productive.
• The ability to work and collaborate remotely.

• Illustration/art skills
• 3D modeling skills
• Animation/advanced motion graphics skills
• UX Writing or general writing skills
• Brand design skills
• Experience using any other tools like Webflow, Airtable, Zapier, Mailchimp, etc.

• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere you please, as long as you have access to fast internet and a comfortable, distraction-free workspace.
• Flexible Timings: Set your own hours, and create a productive schedule that works for you.
• Best in class salary: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly.
• Proximity Talks: Meet other designers, engineers, and product geeks — and learn from experts in the field.
• Keep learning with a world-class team: Work with the best in the field, challenge yourself constantly, and learn something new every day.