L1 Security Engineer-Microsoft Intune

A BIT ABOUT US

Appknox is one of the top Mobile Application security companies recognized by Gartner and G2. A profitable B2B SaaS startup headquartered in Singapore & working from Bengaluru.

The primary goal of Appknox is to help businesses and mobile developers secure their mobile applications with a focus on delivery speed and high-quality security audits.

Our business includes Fortune 500 companies with Major brands spread across regions like India, South-East Asia, Middle-East, Japan, US, and expanding rapidly. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join our dynamic software development team. In this role, you will contribute to key backend projects, collaborate across teams, and play a vital part in delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. As a senior engineer, you will work independently, make impactful technical decisions, and help shape the backend architecture while collaborating with a passionate, high-performing team.

You will work hands-on with products primarily built in Python, with opportunities to contribute to Golang. These technologies are at the core of our development stack, and your focus will be on building, scaling, and maintaining distributed services. Distributed systems are integral to our architecture, providing a chance to gain hands-on experience with maintaining and optimizing them in a fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Engineer, you are expected to:

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while following best practices.
• Architect solutions, address complex problems, and deliver well-thought-out technical designs.
• Take ownership of assigned modules and features, delivering them with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

We highly value open source contributions and encourage you to check out our work on GitHub at Appknox GitHub. While no prior experience in security is required, our experienced security professionals are available to support you in understanding the domain.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, drive impactful solutions, and grow within a collaborative environment that values autonomy, innovation, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to backend development for a cutting-edge product in the Security domain, with focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Implement software components and features based on high-level architectural guidance using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Collaborate with senior engineers to translate functional and technical requirements into robust backend implementations.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code following industry best practices and team standards.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews to maintain code quality and continuously learn from peers.
• Work closely with frontend, QA, and security teams to deliver well-integrated, end-to-end solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing systems, ensuring stability and efficiency.
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation for components and modules you build or maintain.
• Follow defined verification plans and contribute to improving test coverage and automation.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and agile ceremonies to support timely and effective project delivery.
• Proactively seek feedback and continuously improve your technical skills and understanding of system architecture.
• Support team success by collaborating effectively, sharing knowledge, and guiding junior team members when needed.

Requirements:

• Solid hands-on experience with Django and Django REST Framework 3-4 years
• Good understanding of relational databases, SQL, and working with ORMs such as Django ORM.
• Ability to contribute to design discussions and implement well-structured, maintainable backend systems.
• Exposure to writing unit and integration tests; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
• Proficiency in debugging, performance optimization, and addressing scalability concerns under guidance.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and clean coding practices.
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team and take ownership of moderately complex modules.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to document and explain solutions to peers.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture is a plus.
• Self-driven with a growth mindset and willingness to learn from peers and feedback.

Work Expectations:

Within 1 month-

• Attend KT sessions conducted by the engineering and product teams to gain a deep understanding of the product, its architecture, and workflows.
• Learn about the team's development processes, tools, and key challenges.
• Work closely with the product team to understand product requirements and contribute to the design and development of features.
• Dive deep into the existing backend architecture, including database structures, APIs, and integration points, to fully understand the technical landscape
• Begin addressing minor technical challenges and bugs, while understanding the underlying architecture and tech stack.
• Begin to participate in creating action plans for new features, ensuring that design and implementation are aligned with product goals.

Within 3 months-

• Achieve full autonomy in working on the codebase, demonstrating the ability to independently deliver high-quality features from design to deployment.
• Take complete ownership of critical modules, ensuring they are optimized for performance and maintainability.
• Act as a technical resource for the team, offering support and guidance to peers on complex issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps to optimize deployment pipelines, debug production issues, and improve backend infrastructure.
• Lead discussions for technical solutions and provide recommendations for architectural improvements.
• Contribute to the design of new features by translating functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Prepare regular updates on assigned tasks and communicate effectively with the engineering manager and other stakeholders.

Within 6 months-

• Be fully independent in their development tasks, contributing to key features and solving critical challenges.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of technical modules.
• Actively participate in code reviews and technical discussions, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Establish themselves as a reliable and proactive team member, contributing to the team’s growth and success.

Personality traits we really admire:

• Great attitude to ask questions, learn and suggest process improvements.
• Has attention to details and helps identify edge cases.
• Proactive mindset. 
• Highly motivated and coming up with ideas and perspective to help us move towards our goals faster.
• Follows timelines and absolute commitment to deadlines.

Interview Process 

• Round 1 Interview - Profile Evaluation (EM)
• Round 2 Interview - Assignment Evaluation & Technical Problem Solving discussion (Tech Team)
• Round 4 Interview - Engineering Team & Technical Founder (CTO)
• Round 5 Interview - HR

Compensation

• Best in industry

We prefer that every employee also holds equity in the company. In this role, you will be awarded equity after 12 months, based on the impact you have created.

Please be aware that all your customers are Enterprises and Fortune 500 companies.

Why Join Us:

• Freedom & Responsibility: If you are a person who enjoys challenging work & pushing your boundaries, then this is the right place for you. We appreciate new ideas & ownership as well as flexibility with working hours.
• Great Salary & Equity: We keep up with the market standards & provide pay packages considering updated standards. Also as Appknox continues to grow, you’ll have a great opportunity to earn more & grow with us. Moreover, we also provide equity options for our top performers.
• Holistic Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and take a much more holistic approach to training and developing our assets: the employees. We shall also support you all on that journey of yours.
• Transparency: Being a part of a start-up is an amazing experience one of the reasons being the open communication & transparency at multiple levels. Working with Appknox will give you the opportunity to experience it all first hand.
• Health insurance: We offer health insurance coverage upto 5 Lacs for you and your family including parents.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity To Unlock Your Creativity

Think of all the times you were held back from trying new ideas because you were boxed in by bureaucratic legacy processes or old school tactics. Having a growth mindset is deeply ingrained into our company culture since day 1 so Fictiv is an environment where you have the creative liberty and support of the team to try big bold ideas to achieve our sales and customer goals.

Opportunity To Grow Your Career

At Fictiv, you'll be surrounded by supportive teammates who will push you to be your best through their curiosity and passion.

Opportunity To Unlock Your Creativity

Think of all the times you were held back from trying new ideas because you were boxed in by bureaucratic legacy processes or old school tactics. Having a growth mindset is deeply ingrained into our company culture since day 1 so Fictiv is an environment where you have the creative liberty and support of the team to try big bold ideas to achieve our sales and customer goals.

Impact In This Role

Excellent problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Collaborative, a team player.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exhibits initiative, integrity and empathy.

Enjoy working with a diverse group of people in multiple regions.

Comfortable not knowing answers, but resourceful and able to resolve issues.

Self-starter; comfortable with ambiguity, asking questions and constantly learning.

Customer service mentality; advocates for another person's point of view.

Methodical and thorough in written documentation and communication.

Culture oriented; wants to work with people rather than in isolation.

You will report to the Director of IT Engineering

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interface with Business Analysts and Stakeholders to understand & clarify requirements
• Develop technical design for solutions Development
• Implement high quality, scalable solutions following best practices, including configuration and code.
• Deploy solutions and code using automated deployment tools
• Take ownership of technical deliverables, ensure that quality work is completed, fully tested, delivered on time.
• Conduct code reviews, optimization, and refactoring to minimize technical debt within Salesforce implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Salesforce with other systems and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, mentor and support other developers/team members as needed.
• Stay updated on new Salesforce features and functionalities and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Desired Traits

• 8-10 years of experience in Salesforce development
• Proven experience in developing Salesforce solutions with a deep understanding of Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce APIs.
• Have worked in Salesforce CPQ, Sales/Manufacturing Cloud, Case Management
• Experienced in designing and implementing custom solutions that align with business needs.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce data modeling, reporting, and database design.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining integrations between Salesforce and external applications.
• Strong unit testing, functional testing and debugging skills
• Strong understanding of best practices
• Active Salesforce Certifications are desirable.
• Experience in Mulesoft is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.

Interested in learning more? We look forward to hearing from you soon.

• Solid experience in PHP/Frameworks of PHP (Laravel,Codeignitor,etc)
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery
• Experience in working with REST APIs and AJAX
• Good understanding of database design and optimization
• Experience of responsive and mobile-first design platforms like Bootstrap
• Knowledge of version control systems like GIT
• In-depth understanding of Agile development process

Desired Candidate Profile and skill set:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant software development experience.
• Good Knowledge of E-commerce websites and WordPress
• Experience in ReactJs and Redux, React-Native would be a plus

Job Overview

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop a growth strategy focused on revenue growth
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a business development manager or sales executive in IT Services company
• Minimum 3+ years of experience
• Proven sales track record
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills

 Strong experience in front-end design and development minimum 3+ Year to implement responsive, robust/secure, user-friendly/functional, network -sensitive web applications.  Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.  Experience with modern frameworks such as Nodejs, AngularJS Express  Experience in building API and WebSockets for client-server communication with security considerations.  Experience with server-side.  Experience with web services API integration (Rest, JSON, XML).  Ability to understand requirements and map to technical implementation.  Strong knowledge of best practices and modern web design trends is necessary.  Excel at rapid prototyping and at writing good code.  Experience with modern version control.  (GIT or BitBucket).  Experience with testing/debugging in multiple platforms.  Experience with HTML CSS frameworks such as bootstrap.  Understanding of general user experience and UI design principles.  Agile methodologies.  Self-motivated, thinking up and executing own ideas. 

Desired Candidate Profile Below are the qualifications and skills that are expedcte of a full-stack developer:

 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field  Excellent knowledge of front-end web programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS, with ability to render server-side and client-side content  A working knowledge of shopify app development with technologies, Node, Javascript, React, HTML, CSS3, AWS etc and MongoDB or relevant databases.  Familiarity with common programming design patterns and best practices  Experience with common web development tools and services, such as version control software, package managers, and CI/CD pipelines  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Expert in JavaScript, DOM, CSS3 and HTML

Job Description:

We are looking for a Technical Content Writer with 2-5 years of experience in producing high-quality documentation that can contribute to the overall success of our products. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with developers, quality assurance engineers, product managers, and usability experts to make our products easier to understand and use.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for authoring tasks, creation, and integration of printed or electronic end-user documentation
• Document ongoing software developments in applications, products, and services
• Develop user guides, technical specification documents, online help files, API documents, feature description documents, How-To articles, and other ad hoc documentation deliverables
• Contribute to process improvements for enhancing efficiency
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with developers and SMEs to gather knowledge on functional requirements
• Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications
• Create and maintain the information architecture
• Provide estimates about documentation tasks to the Scrum Master
• Provide technical documentation for newly developed features on time and as per the defined quality standards

Required Skills:

• 2 - 5 Years of Relevant experience in the field of technical documentation
• Knowledge of end-user documentation/product documentation/technical documentation
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Creative conceptual thinker
• Impeccable command over grammar with excellent communication skills
• Proficient in working with an XML editor, authoring, and other graphics-related tools like SnagIt, Visio, etc