QA Lead (AI/ML Products)

We’re looking for a full-stack developer to own the technical build of the Sthira platform — not a task-based freelancer, but someone who takes primary ownership of the codebase and architecture while working directly alongside the founder (non-technical support on product, content, and testing).

This is a hands-on builder role, not an advisory one. You’ll be the main technical driver from MVP through early scale.

Basic (Must Have):

· Minimum of 4+ years Angular/Frontend Development

· Minimum of 4+ years Node Development

· Proficiency in Angular and the latest versions

· Proficiency with JavaScript and HTML5 / CSS 2 / SASS

· Hands-on experience with OOJS, ES6 Programming, TypeScript & JavaScript

· Deep knowledge of Angular best practices and commonly used modules

· Experience with Security, HTTP/HTTPS, Authentication and Authorization

· Experience with Server-Side Rendering and Unit Testing Frameworks

· Familiarity with Code Quality tools and processes (ESLint, flowerrors, sonar, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

· NPM Ecosystem: Boiler plate configurations & NPM Packaging/scripts

· Usage of tools like Webstorm / Visual Studio Code, Jira, Confluence, GGI, version management, and build tools

· Understanding of cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards (W3C Guidelines)

· Experience with building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets

· Ability to provide SEO solutions for single page apps

Any Other:

· Professional, precise communication skills

· Strong team player with a commitment to perfection

· A thorough understanding of all of the components of the platform and infrastructure is required

· Thorough understanding of the responsibilities of the platform, database, API, caching layer, proxies, and other web services used in the system

Key Responsibilities:

· Implement a complete user interface in the form of a mobile and desktop web app, with a focus on performance

· Create modules and components and couple them together into a functional app

· Create custom, general use modules and templates which extend the elements and modules of core Angular

· Write tested, idiomatic, and documented JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

· Coordinate the workflow between the graphic designer, the HTML coder, and yourself

· Cooperate with the back-end developer in the process of building the RESTful API and communicate with external web services

· Architect and automate the build process for production, using task runners or scripts

· Write extensive unit tests using automated TDD tasks and create e2e test suites for all components (running them with Protractor or alternative)

· Create configuration, build, and test scripts for Continuous Integration environments

· Validate user actions on the client side, providing responsive feedback, and writing non-blocking code (resorting to multi-threading when needed)

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 2 to 4 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead software development projects in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience managing projects, working closely with development teams, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end software development projects.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the backlog.
• Remove impediments to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery.
• Track project progress using Agile metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity).
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a Project Manager or Scrum Master role.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Basic knowledge of SDLC and understanding of software development practices.
• Familiarity with project tracking tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Scrum (CSM) or Agile methodologies.
• Basic coding knowledge or understanding of software project structures.
• Experience in IT or software development environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and efficient frontend components using React.js.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to translate design concepts into functional interfaces.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall frontend design and development strategy.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring exceptional performance across various devices and browsers.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, troubleshooting and debugging frontend-related issues as they arise.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, and recommend their incorporation into projects when applicable.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Contribute to the documentation of frontend architecture, coding standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a React Developer.
• Strong proficiency in React.js and its core principles, with a solid understanding of state management (e.g., Redux) and component lifecycle.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, Bootstrap, JQuery with an eye for design and user experience.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

1. Write compelling content for Print Ads, Website, and Digital Marketing Ads
2. Collaborate with designers and creative teams and  Write high-quality product descriptions
3. Developing new ideas for a website, SEO, and blog content and help establish brand presence

Position - User Researcher

Location - Mumbai/Bangalore

About Us

upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale. upGrad currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

• upGrad was awarded the https://iamaiida.in/index.php">Best Tech for Education by IAMAI for 2018-19
• upGrad was also ranked as one of the https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-top-startups-2018-25-most-sought-after-india-linkedin/">LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-after startups in India 
• upGrad was earlier selected as one of the https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2017/sectors/india">top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.
• We were also https://www.ft.com/content/9150579a-f24c-11e6-95ee-f14e55513608">covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-Tech
• upGrad is the https://yourstory.com/2017/01/startup-india-learning-program-offers-free-online-entrepreneurship-course/">official education partner for Government of India - Startup India program 
• Our program with IIIT B has been ranked https://www.analyticsindiamag.com/top-10-courses-and-training-programs-on-artificial-intelligence-in-india-ranking-2018/">#1 program in the country in the domain of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 

About the Role

The Design & Research teams are part of the larger Product teams and are responsible for gathering learner, community & expert insights and translating those into a seamless & empowering experience across the platform. These teams are broken down into four branches, Growth & Discovery, Learner Experience, Careers, and Alumni & Breakout experiences which consist of talents from across product, engineering, learner experience, and business to make sure we have no latency in user experience meeting the user expectation.

 You’re an experienced researcher with a strong, working understanding of how to integrate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. You know exactly when to engage with teams across Design, Product, Engineering, and Marketing, what questions to ask, where to probe, and how to implement the most effective research strategies. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy setting your own research goals, managing load, and expectations, and delivering actionable research findings and recommendations. You’re passionate about Education and believe great experiences are always inspired by a deep understanding of the user

Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with Designers, Product Managers, and Data folks to drive all stages of research from early product direction through summative validation in an Agile work environment.
• Help to develop and track quantitative measures of user experience (goals, metrics)
• Influence a diverse set of stakeholders through excellent relationship building, and crisply providing insight and deep domain expertise in research practices and product development.
• Put the needs of our varied set of users front and center and driving, through influence and well-constructed presentations of insights, the user experience strategy of our many products.
• As a voice of the user, effectively challenge and elevate the customer experience in a data-driven environment Design, recruit and moderate research studies regularly (both in-person and remote).
• Use a variety of research methods and tools to best reach the goals of each project in order to provide rich, actionable insights.
• Communicate research findings and prioritized recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.
• Work closely with product teams to identify research questions.
• Design and execute studies that address both user behavior and attitudes, using the right methods for the right questions.
• Generate insights that influence how product teams think about medium and long-term product strategy. Directly influence product strategy and design by communicating clearly and in a compelling way.
• Conduct research using a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods, including in-depth interviews, ethnographies, focus groups, and diary studies
• Interpret and analyze research results through the lens of UX and social science.
• Collaborate closely with other user experience researchers, and understand when to bring in quantitative experts for support.
• Devise and execute creative methods in getting non-design partners to internalize and act upon research, particularly engineers, analysts, and other technical experts.

Skills Required

• You have deep knowledge of qualitative research methods and tools across the Indian diaspora, as well as knowledge in quantitative methods
• BA/BS, human behavior related field HCI, Psychology, Social Science, Information Science, etc.)
• 2+  years of experience in applied product research Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research method

Qualification – BA/BS, human behavior related field HCI, Psychology, Social Science, Information Science, etc.)

 Years of Exp –  2+ Years