Linux Engineer

Job Title : Software Engineer (.NET, Azure)

Location : Remote

Employment Type : [Full-time/Contract]

Experience Level : 3+ Years

Job Summary :

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer (.NET, Azure) to develop high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions. You will collaborate with product owners, security specialists, and engineers to deliver robust applications.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain server-side software using .NET (C#), SQL, and Azure.
• Build and secure RESTful APIs.
• Deploy and manage applications on Azure.
• Ensure version control using Azure DevOps/Git.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Debug and optimize application performance.

Qualifications :

• 3+ Years of server-side development experience.
• Strong proficiency in .NET, SQL, and Azure.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and DevOps/Git.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Familiarity with Scrum methodologies.

About the Company:

Alyke, recognized as India's first friendship app, is revolutionizing the way people find friends online through its innovative matching algorithm. Alyke has quickly gained traction, surpassing 1 million users. This platform uniquely connects individuals based on shared interests and proximity and stands out for its commitment to creating a secure environment that encourages users to express themselves freely. Joining Alyke offers the chance to be part of an innovative team dedicated to reshaping the landscape of social connections.

Role Overview:

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Lead at Alyke, you will lead the QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing QA strategies, overseeing all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met. This role requires a combination of strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of QA methodologies in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead and mentor the QA team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Extensive work in Appium is much needed.

● Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, standards, and processes to ensure the highest quality of our software products.

● Oversee the creation and execution of test plans and test cases, ensuring thorough testing of new features and applications.

● Establish and monitor key QA metrics to track and improve software quality and team performance.

● Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and operations to ensure timely and high-quality releases.

● Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage.

● Manage the defect tracking process, ensuring clear documentation and effective resolution of issues.

● Conduct regular reviews and audits of QA processes to identify areas for improvement.

● Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, continuously integrating new techniques and tools into the QA process.

● Ensure the application’s compatibility across different devices and platforms, particularly mobile.

● Develop training programs and materials to enhance the skills and knowledge of the QA team.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

● 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.

● Proven experience in developing and implementing QA processes and strategies.

● Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including experience with manual and automated testing.

● Proficiency in using QA tools such as JIRA, Selenium, Appium, or similar.

● Extensive experience with testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms.

● Strong understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

● Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and manage a team.

● Experience with security testing and understanding of data protection standards is a plus.

● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

Why Join Us?

● Opportunity to lead a QA team in ensuring the quality of a cutting-edge product impacting users globally.

● Work in an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

● Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

● Be part of a passionate and driven team dedicated to transforming the way people connect.

Application Process: If you're excited about leading a team to ensure the quality of a product that brings people together, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to any relevant work or projects you have worked on.

Quickly adapt to our startup environment which is both demanding and fast-paced (but is also a lot of fun)

Eager in learning new concepts, technologies and be productive in a short time

Convert a raw idea into usable real-life software products

Good understanding and working knowledge of technologies worked

Demonstrate good problem-solving skills

Write modular, readable, and maintainable code

Own and be able to manage a small to medium-sized project

Demonstrate the ability to guide and coach a new team member or fresher.

Mentor To Go is an android and web based platform to help students improve their work readiness through self-learning sessions, personalised mentorship provided by mentor professionals from a range of careers, and work experience opportunities.

The technology platform implements  functionalities such as: screening surveys of mentors and mentees, training content for mentors, matching through an algorithm, and mentorship through the delivery of structured activities. 

The application technology architecture comprises of the following:

o   a Python Django web application with NGinx and Gunicorn

o   PostgreSQL database

o   A React Android and Web app

o   Rest APIs which interact between the Android app and the Django webserver

Our vision at Mentor To Go is to provide career mentorship to young people anywhere, anytime across the length and breadth of India.

We are looking for a frontend software developer who is passionate about using web technologies to solve social problems and creating experiences that are elegant and effective.    You will own the front end development of features  of the Mentor To Go web and mobile platforms, from conceptualisation through design and testing. You will work closely with other developers,the technical project manager, and the program operations team. You are user-centric, continuously demonstrate strategic & analytical abilities, and are laser focused on executing at speed. You must have the ability to succeed in a fast paced environment, where success is dependent on your ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members  in a positive, productive, and transparent way.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably  CS  or related discipline
• 3+ years experience with the development of applications for Android, iOS and  web preferably using React Native/ReactJS

• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with a complete mobile software development life cycle
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with version control software such as Git

Desired  requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to participate in technical discussions and help make technical trade-offs

About Mentor Together

https://mentortogether.org/">Mentor Together is India’s first and largest youth mentoring  non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate empowering mentoring relationships and networks that help young people break the inequalities of opportunity and actualise their potential.

http://bit.ly/mentortogo">Mentor To Go is the world’s first mobile mentoring platform created by Mentor Together with the support of Cisco India, LinkedIn Social Impact, British Telecom and Sterlite Technologies.