Inside Sales Manager

SOFTWAY

Title: UX Engineer II | Department: Product Development

Vision for Product Development

The Product Development Team is dedicated to shaping the future by turning ideas into products that will significantly impact customer lives and propel the organization forward. With a vision to launch a variety of products poised to become major revenue drivers, we are committed to crafting solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. Every product we undertake is a step towards redefining what's possible, ensuring our journey is one of progress, impact, and success.

Overall Purpose of the Position:

As a UX Engineer II, your primary objective is to lead the design and implementation of user-centric interfaces and experiences for our products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive the UX/UI design process from concept to delivery, ensuring that our products are visually appealing, intuitive to use, and aligned with user needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

User Research and Analysis: Conduct user research to understand user behaviors, needs, and pain points. Analyze research findings to inform UX/UI design decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.

UX/UI Design: Lead the design of intuitive, visually appealing user interfaces and experiences for web and mobile applications. Create wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups to communicate design concepts and solutions.

Interaction Design: Define user interactions, flows, and navigation patterns to optimize user engagement and task completion. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate design concepts into functional, interactive experiences.

Usability Testing: Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather feedback on design prototypes and iterate on design solutions based on user feedback. Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices within the team.

Design Systems and Guidelines: Establish and maintain design systems, patterns, and guidelines to ensure consistency and coherence across products and platforms. Evangelize design standards and best practices to ensure a unified user experience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to align UX/UI design initiatives with product goals and technical requirements. Foster a collaborative, cross-functional team environment focused on delivering exceptional user experiences.

Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior UX/UI designers and contribute to their professional growth and development. Provide leadership and guidance on UX/UI design projects, setting high standards for quality and innovation.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the UX/UI design process.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in UX/UI design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, or Figma.

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and data analysis.

Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, layout, and color.

Solid understanding of interaction design principles and best practices.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.

Experience working in an agile development environment and collaborating closely with product managers and software engineers.

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Certifications:

UX/UI Design Certifications: Certifications from reputable organizations that validate proficiency in UX/UI design principles, methodologies, and tools. Examples include: Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification

Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) UX Design Certification

Certified User Experience Professional (CUXP) by the User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA)

User Research Certification: Certifications focused on user research techniques, methodologies, and best practices. Examples include:

User Research Academy Certification

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) by Human Factors International

Accessibility Certification: Certifications demonstrating expertise in designing accessible user interfaces and experiences. Examples include:

International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Certification

Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certification by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals

Agile or Scrum Certification: While not specific to UX/UI design, certifications in Agile or Scrum methodologies can be beneficial for working effectively in agile development environments. Examples include:

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) by Scrum Alliance

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) by Scrum.org

Technology Stacks:

Front-end Technologies:

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building user interfaces.

Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js for developing interactive and responsive web applications.

Understanding of design systems and component libraries to maintain consistency across user interfaces.

Prototyping Tools:

Experience with prototyping tools like Figma to create interactive prototypes and mockups for user testing and stakeholder feedback.

Collaboration Platforms:

Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Figma, Miro, or Axure RP for facilitating remote collaboration, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams.

Version Control Systems:

Knowledge of version control systems like Git for managing design files, tracking changes, and collaborating with developers on design implementations.

User Research and Testing Tools:

Experience with user research and testing tools such as UsabilityHub, UserTesting, or Optimal Workshop for conducting usability studies, surveys, and gathering user feedback.

Accessibility Tools:

Understanding of accessibility evaluation tools like Axe, Lighthouse, or WAVE to ensure designs comply with accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG).

Responsive Design Principles:

Knowledge of responsive design principles and techniques to create user interfaces that adapt seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes.

Cross-functional Collaboration Tools:

Proficiency in communication and collaboration tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for facilitating communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Behavioral Expectations: Growth Mindset & the Six Pillars of Love:

Growth Mindset: Embrace and foster growth mindsets within the team. Encourage unlearning old ways and re-learning new approaches to creative work. Challenge and dismantle any belief systems that impede embracing new ways of working or delivering work.

Inclusion: Cultivate an inclusive environment across all geographic locations, valuing and integrating diverse ideas and perspectives.

Empathy: Show understanding and consideration for the unique challenges and perspectives of the India team and consulting clients. Build empathetic relationships to support their needs.

Forgiveness: Promote a culture of learning from mistakes and understanding in cross-cultural contexts. Encourage open discussions about failures and lessons learned.

Trust: Build trust through consistent, honest interactions, and reliable leadership, especially when managing remote and international teams.

Empowerment: Empower team members in all locations by providing autonomy, resources, and support for innovative and context-specific solutions.

Vulnerability: Demonstrate vulnerability in leadership, especially in international contexts. Be open about challenges and encourage the team to share their experiences and ideas.

Operating Principles: Embrace and live out Softway’s current operating principles

Prioritize relationships: We forge unbroken trust, achieve customer intimacy and practice

forgiveness

Embrace discomfort: We value feedback as a gift, embrace. Vulnerability and transparency

Wield your influence: We lead with our influence, embody reliable leadership and extend our influence beyond titles

Practice empathic curiosity: We challenge our believed and assumptions

Focus on outcomes: We deliver with purpose, value impact over effort and engage in strategic problem-solving

Take ownership: We embrace mutual accountability, empower and unblock and learn from our mistakes openly.

Experiment: We champion curiosity and courage, advocate for incremental progress and redefine perfection through iteration.

Be Effective: We align for impact, are interwoven in collaboration and strategize for success.

In Person Meetings & Travel Expectations:

In-Person Team Meetings: Regular attendance for in-person team meetings is required. Company Meetings / Retreats: Attendance for all Company-wide Meetings and/or Retreats is mandatory.

Client Visits: Occasional travel for client visits may be necessary. Travel frequency will depend on client requirements and or international travel laws/restrictions.

International Collaboration (India & US): Willingness to travel to India and/or US as requested to collaborate with cross-functional teams is required.

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Product Development Manager

Collaboration and Interaction:

Engage with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders, participating in collaborative discussions to contribute ideas to enhance project outcomes and grow the function. Foster a teamwork-oriented mindset, attend regular team meetings, share regular feedback as a mentor, and seek opportunities for knowledge-sharing of insights and best practices. It includes providing regular updates on the function’s performance and strategic initiatives to leadership, and fostering transparency and collaboration.

Adherence to Standards: Consistency in applying coding standards and adherence to Softway's policies.

Professional Development Opportunities:

Advanced UX/UI Design Training: Participate in advanced training programs, workshops, and courses on UX/UI design principles, methodologies, and tools.

Certification Programs: Pursue certifications in UX/UI design, user research, and accessibility to validate expertise and commitment to the profession.

Cross-Functional Skills Development: Gain exposure to other areas of product development, such as product management, software engineering, and data analytics, to broaden your skill set and perspective.

Networking and Community Engagement: Join UX/UI design communities, attend conferences, and participate in industry events to network with peers and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Research and Innovation Projects: Get involved in research and innovation projects within the organization to explore new design concepts, technologies, and methodologies.

Evaluation Metrics:

Design Quality and Innovation: Assess the quality and creativity of UX/UI design solutions, considering factors such as usability, visual appeal, and innovation.

User Satisfaction and Engagement: Measure user satisfaction and engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of UX/UI design in driving user adoption and retention.

Collaboration and Leadership: Evaluate collaboration skills and leadership abilities based on contributions to cross-functional team projects and mentorship of junior designers.

Continuous Improvement: Track participation in professional development activities and initiatives to assess commitment to continuous learning and improvement in UX/UI design skills.

Overall Impact: Evaluate the overall impact of UX/UI design efforts on product success and business goals, considering factors such as user feedback, market performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. 

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

Job Title
Customer Experience Champion

Location
Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore

Salary
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000 per annum

Position Summary

As a Customer Experience Champion, you will work as part of SunEdison’s Customer Experience team. This role requires a results-focused individual who can liaise with our Customer Experience, Sales and Operations teams. Further, supporting the Sales teams, to deliver high-quality service to SunEdison’s clients. This position is created for calling active and budding clients to encourage understanding of our product. Addressing clients' uncertainties, grievances, and suggestions on time. Noting important details of each conversation. Must be comfortable in presenting products or services over the phone as well as dealing with doubts. If you have a passion for delivering measurable results and client success, we want to hear from you.

The Objectives of this role include

• Directly leads all aspects of a team of a max of 10 Individual Contributors including the sales team, operations team and customer experience specialists.
• Partner closely with Sales and Operations Team in their respective region
• Ensure timely submission and follow-up on all call information submitted across businesses
• Arrange Client meetings with the Sales Team
• The goal is to help the company grow by bringing in customers and developing business
• Correspondence to clients like clarifications, queries, and other details about our business
• Convincing customers to close the lead and grow the business
• Follow up with the client, may include site visit as well
• Relationship management
• Drive to engage clients on new products and features
• Understanding customer journey thoroughly
• Coordinating customer requests with internal stakeholders (ops team, survey team)
• Coordinating customer’s requests with external stakeholders (Distribution Companies, etc)

Position Responsibility

• Contact potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or service using scripts
• Answer questions about products or the company and ask questions to understand customer requirements to close sales
• Handle grievances to preserve the company’s reputation
• Go the “extra mile” to meet sales quota and facilitate future sales
• Keep records of calls and sales and note useful information
• Directly communicating between the Client and SunEdison’s team and performance management
• Manage and coordinate inter-team-members relationships
• Team level Key Performance Indicators
• Bridge the gap between client, sales team and operations team for Solar Panels
• Noting down customer requests exhaustively
• Ultimate focus on delighting the customer
• Pulling in the relevant subject matter expert in their conversation with the customer as and when required.
• Ensuring all teams deliver to customers in their respective TAT

Position Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably worked in a BPO Industry, Energy Sector, B2C relationship management, customer service (servicing internal or external customers), consumer-facing sales organization handling inbound & outbound calls, CRM systems.

Position Academic Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline.

Desired Technical Skills

• MS Excel tools and Basic CRM Tools
  
  

Desired Soft Skills

• Should have attention to detail
• Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  
  

Language Proficiency

• English- Must Have
• Hindi/Bengali/Telugu/Assamese/Gujarati/Kannada/Marathi – Good to have

smartShift Technologies is looking for a seasoned Database Administrator - Oracle to join our Bangalore team.

 Responsibilities

• Perform regular Database administration tasks.
• Perform HA and DR setup maintenance tasks
• Analyze the performance metrics and provide tuning recommendations
• Analyze the repetitive support requests and provide the automation feasibility
• Handle incidents and problems
• Perform trend analysis of the incidents/events and help in finding the resolution

 Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Database Administration  in Oracle database 
• Have strong knowledge on Oracle SQL and PL/SQL 
• Expertise in writing and analysing Stored procedure , packages and triggers. 
• Exposure to AWS Cloud RDS is required
• Experience in Database Patching/Upgrade/Migrations
• Experience in managing the HA and DR setups ( Standby, DataGuard)
• Experience in performance tuning ,query optimisation
• Experience with client interaction is preferred
• Exposure to other MySQL database is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Real time experience in DB administration (Installation/Tablespace Management/Object Management
• Expertise in RMAN and other backup(Expdp/Impdp) methodology implementations
• Experience in Database Patching/Upgrade/Migrations
• Knowledge on GoldenGate is desirable
• Knowledge on Oracle 12C/19C new features
• Experience with client interaction is preferred
• Knowledge on RAC & ASM is desirable
• Exposure to AWS Cloud is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ABOUT US

Indiginus is a digital growth consulting company, with a focus on B2C and B2SME companies. We have worked with clients across various verticals and around the globe, including Bharat Matrimony, Design Cafe, Riaz Capital, American India Foundation, and IndiaLends.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a smart and energetic User Interface and Creative Designer (Consultant) highly skilled with Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generating UI and creative designs and making design changes as guided by the head of experience design, and the creative head
• Design and deliver mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces - both app and mobile
• This role requires the ideal hire to work 20 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in standard UX software such as Sketch, InVision, UXPin, or Figma - as well as Photoshop
• Ability to iterate designs and solutions efficiently, with a focus on business and product goals
• A strong practical understanding of the leading browser and app platforms and their features from a user experience perspective.  Knowledge of the industry’s latest trends, apps and technologies
• Ability to work effectively in a team including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design 

EXPERIENCE

1 to 4 years of overall UI/creative design experience

JOB LOCATION

PAN India

• Expert in SAP master data/integration related experience
• Has participated in at least two large information transformation engagements
• ​Ability to work with and collaborate with all Teams and Individuals in the Business Teams and the SAP Teams toward developing a best practice data creation, maintenance, governance, quality, and efficiencies
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Infiniti Research is a full-service market intelligence and business advisory consulting firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. We provide high quality customized research services to large and medium size businesses worldwide. We are the research provider of choice to many leading businesses and institutions in the world. We serve more than 30 Fortune 500 companies. We have completed more than 600 research projects with Forbes 2000 companies in the past 6 years. Infiniti's management team draws its experience from best practices learnt at firms like Accenture, IBM, Honeywell, and Price Waterhouse Coopers.

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Designation: Research Associate

Job Location: Bangalore

Job Description:

• Conducting telephonic interviews with Sellers/Associations (Sales/Business Development decision makers) across the globe.
• International Outbound Calling exposure (Europe/US) preferred.

• Should have excellent communication skills in English – Both in written as well as in spoken.
• Should have knowledge of Market Research Industry

• Understanding of sales cycle
• Flexible with shifts

• Working knowledge in Ms Excel, Ms Word & Ms PowerPoint.

Key Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Lead Generation/Business Development.
• Market Research

Qualification:

Any Graduate with minimum 6 Months of work experience in international calling / lead generation /B2B Sales