Principal Platform Engineer/ Architect

Need CA candidates only***.

***Notice period should be less than 30 days***

Preferred candidates from Bangalore location only as it is In-person interview.

***Need candidates from Manufacturing industries only***

Candidate should be good in communication to deal with the external auditors

Candidate should be able to handle internal & external auditors.

***Candidate should have rich experience in Corporate Finance & Accounting***

***Candidate should have handled certifications required under direct and indirect tax laws, companies act, DGFT***

Do not share BIG4 firms candidates as they are not eligible

Only 1 in-person Technical CFO round and candidate willl be selected.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, agile, and strategic Vendor Procurement professional to strengthen and expand our talent and project outsourcing ecosystem. This role is key to managing

vendor partnerships across Recruitment, US Sourcing, SME Hiring, Freelancers, and Project-based Outsourcing. You will work closely with Talent Acquisition, US Sourcing, Project Delivery, and Business Heads to build, onboard, manage, and optimize a strong pool of vendors, freelancers, and sourcing partners.

Key Responsibilities:

•Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers for:

o Recruitment services (India and US)

o US SME sourcing for EdTech and digital projects

o Freelancer talent pools (Instructional Designers, SMEs, Editors, Developers, etc.)

o Project-based outsourcing vendors (domestic and international)

•Manage contract negotiations, rate finalizations, and SLA definitions with sourcing and outsourcing vendors.

•Track vendor performance, quality of submissions, and fulfilment timelines.

•Maintain a live vendor database, contract repository, rate cards, and engagement trackers.

•Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal documentation, and client-specific requirements.

•Coordinate closely with the US Sourcing Team to align on niche, senior, and freelance talent needs.

•Support pricing discussions, RFP/RFQ processes, and build scalable sourcing pipelines.

•Monitor spend, forecast vendor utilization, and support budget management in collaboration with Finance.

•Present regular vendor performance reports, dashboards, and procurement health metrics to leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies:

•2–6 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, sourcing operations, preferably in staffing, EdTech, BPO/KPO, or digital project outsourcing sectors

•Strong experience in US sourcing and vendor ecosystems (mandatory)

•Solid negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship-building skills

•Exposure to freelance workforce models, SME staffing, and project outsourcing management

•Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities

•Proficiency in Excel, vendor management platforms, Zoho Recruit, or similar systems

•Strong data orientation—experience in creating and maintaining vendor dashboards and MIS

•Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hybrid work setup

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Executive to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in IT sales, specifically in cloud solutions and software sales. This role requires a strong understanding of the IT landscape, excellent communication skills, and the ability to generate leads and close deals. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving monthly sales targets.

Responsibilities

- Lead Generation:

• Proactively identify and qualify leads through various channels, including online portals, social media, networking events, and industry publications.
• Utilize online lead generation tools and platforms to identify potential clients.
• Develop and execute targeted outreach campaigns to generate new business opportunities.

- Sales Process:

• Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to closing deals.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals, ensuring profitability.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in CRM.

- Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Provide excellent customer service and support.
• Identify opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling.

- Market Knowledge:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest IT trends, technologies, and competitor offerings.
• Understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for differentiation.

- Target Achievement:

• Achieve monthly sales targets consistently.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed targets.
• Provide regular sales reports and updates to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in IT sales, with a focus on cloud and software sales.
• Proven track record of lead generation and sales target achievement.
• Strong understanding of the IT industry and cloud computing concepts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving our clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We focus on three broad areas of digital services: User Experience (UI/UX, Commerce); Engineering (QE/Automation, Cloud, Product/Platform); and Data (Foundation, Analytics, and AI/ML), and have deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences.

Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

To know more about us please visit: https://www.apexon.com/

About the role:

This role will help build and support the data factory, keying and Linking and Credit Products on Azure. The role will also in addition automate Infra as a code to protect data, performance, secure product and customer interactions. Configure and deploy tools to leverage operational metrics to support customers with sys on glass monitoring and via alerts to help with L2 and L3 support.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Produce well-designed, testable, efficient quality code
• Ensure designs comply with specifications
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement and innovation
• Produce quality documentation for the support teams
• Troubleshoot / Diagnose issues and identify appropriate solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 8 to 12 years of experience designing, developing and implementing software applications and hands-on experience with large-scale applications at large institutions with technologies like Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, producing & consuming REST API’s.
• Experience with front-end / UI technologies – ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML CSS
• Strong expertise on Kafka, event-driven architecture
• Strong experience using one or more Relational & non-relational NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Expertise in Security, IAM Policies and Networking.

Great to Have:

• Experience with Kubernetes, Openshift
• Experience with Azure Event Hub, Azure Blob Storage, Stream Analytics.
• Practical experience with the end-to-end DevOps CI/CD pipeline including one or more of the following: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Maven, Gitlab, and SonarQube.
• Strong experience on event-based architecture leading strategy, governance and execution of event-based architecture at large institutions.
• Financial services industry experience.
• Experience with analytics and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience in the day-to-day practicalities of Agile software Product Development Lifecycles such as Scrum, SAFe, DAD, Lean-Agile, Kanban, etc.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification with 2+ years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition.
• 2+ years experience in full lifecycle recruiting in the IT industry.
• An expert level of knowledge in all full lifecycle recruiting components including, sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, legal, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management, and due diligence.
• Detailed analysis of the JD - to understand the client's requirement thoroughly.
• Sourcing and screening of valid profiles.
• Ensuring SLAs are met for providing the validated profiles.
• Basic Excel Skills like Vlookup, Pivot, and PPT skills
• Maintaining a detailed tracker and Scheduling the shortlisted profiles for an interview and ensuring regular following up.
• Candidate Selection offers negotiation and follow-up with joining to ensure the onboarding.
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept generous and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Work closely with Hiring Managers to plan and close all assignments in the stipulated time frame.
• Develop a strong pipeline of high-caliber talent for all current and anticipated demands.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal clients, vendors, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility.
• Managing the selection, offers, negotiation, closing, and administrative components of the recruitment process.
• Manage mid and senior-level hiring
• Sourcing through various sourcing channels, candidate management, stakeholder management. 
• Deliver high-quality work in a high-paced, dynamic work environment consistently by managing time and effort
• Taking initiative to complete unanticipated, and verifying the completeness of your own work
• Deliver high-quality results in a timely manner, individually and through others; initiate action and accomplish goals across a wide range of teams and projects in the face of multiple demands, grow professionally by actively staying up-to-date in areas of expertise.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of various technologies
• Hands on experience in excel reporting and analyses