Research Associate

About Us: YMGrad is a leading study abroad consultancy firm dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams of higher education abroad. We provide comprehensive services, including application assistance, university shortlisting, and expert guidance throughout the admissions process.

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Content Writer to join our dynamic team. This role involves crafting compelling and personalized application materials, including Statements of Purpose (SOPs), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), resumes, and other college applications. Additionally, the writer will produce SEO-friendly blogs on study-abroad topics and provide consultancy to clients about the admissions process. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and enthusiastic about contributing to various aspects of our consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Materials: Write and edit Statements of Purpose (SOPs), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), resumes, and other application documents tailored to individual client profiles.

2. Blog Writing: Develop and publish SEO-friendly blog content on study abroad topics, including tips, trends, and country-specific information.

3. Client Consultation: Provide personalized advice to clients regarding the admissions process, application strategies, and document requirements.

4. University Shortlisting: Assist clients in shortlisting suitable universities based on their academic profile, career goals, and preferences.

5. Collaborative Support: Work closely with other team members, including advisors and counselors, to ensure a seamless and integrated service for clients.

6. Quality Assurance: Ensure all written content is error-free, adheres to client requirements, and maintains high standards of professionalism.

7. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on changes in the study abroad landscape and admissions requirements to provide current and accurate advice.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 3-4 LPA

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

• Kindly share your previous writing sample with us.

Location: Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi

Responsibilities :

● Build and nurture high performing teams of skilled software engineers. Find and hire top talent for your team

● Work closely with your team providing continuous feedback to raise the bar

● Shape team goals by developing a deep understanding of our business processes and success criteria

● Develop and execute a long-term product roadmap and architecture while balancing short term commitments

● Work closely with the team to architect and develop the best technical design and approach to solve complex problems.

● Take the accountability of the overall health of the products you build, and predictability of the deliverables of your team

● Effectively partner with engineering, product and business stakeholders across the organization to co-define and deliver on own and team goals

What are we looking for ?

● Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related field from a college of repute

● 8 to 14 years of industry experience in software engineering with 2 to 3 years of experience of directly managing a team of software engineers

● Prior experience in established start-ups would be preferred

● Experience with object-oriented design and languages

● Track record of building and delivering mission critical, 24x7 production software systems

● Experience architecting systems on AWS platform a strong plus

● Be able to deal with ambiguity and independently drive, design, and implement large scale software solution

● Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results on technical projects

● Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

● Technical aptitude to quickly grasp complex technical issues and communicate directly with technical and non-technical teams

● Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operation

As a Junior Full Stack Developer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge products. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individual to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience in Java and React.js development.

Responsibilities:

1. Full Stack Development: Collaborate with senior developers and project teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java and React.js.

2. Front-End Development: Implement user interfaces and create interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React.js.

3. Back-End Development: Design and develop server-side logic using Java, including building RESTful APIs, integrating with databases, and implementing business logic.

4. Database Management: Work with databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) to design schemas, write queries, and optimize database performance.

5. Bug Fixing and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues and bugs, ensuring the stability and functionality of the web applications.

6. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, identify potential improvements, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

7. Learning and Growth: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, and continuously enhance your skills as a Full Stack Developer.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Relevant work experience and projects will be considered.

2. Programming Skills:

● Strong knowledge of Java programming language and its core concepts.

● Familiarity with front-end development using React.js or similar JavaScript frameworks.

● Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

3. Database Knowledge: Understanding of database concepts and experience working with SQL databases.

4. Web Technologies: Understanding of web development principles, RESTful APIs, and HTTP protocols.

5. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug issues effectively.

6. Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, share ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the project.

7. Self-Motivated: Proactive and eager to learn new technologies and tools independently.

8. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

9. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

10. Enthusiasm: Passion for software development and a drive to build high-quality applications.

Looking for Guest Management Team: (Immediate Joinee Required)

Ideal candidate will be an enthusiast, with a right approach to learn and grow.

Primary KRA:
a) Support & Guidance to our Guests via Calls | Chats | Email
b) Lead Management – CRM (for sale closures)
c) Competition Analysis, New Campaigns & Site updates
d) Data & Trend Analysis
Mandatory skills: strong communication and convincing skills, go-getter.

Job Description:
- Manage proper database of leads pipeline & follow-up for closure
- Manage our Chat Platform: real time chats with guests to resolve their queries & drive conversions
- Mail Lead: Outbound calling to the consumers who have shown interest in our services
- Close tracking of competition offers, our site offers and analytics

What we offer: A great learning experience across different business verticals, Very Strong Mentors with about 10-15Yrs of industry  experience, flexible working hours, family working culture, start-up environment.

VMware Horizon / View, VMware vSphere, NSX • Azure Cloud VDI/AVD – Azure Virtual Desktop • VMware Virtualization • Hyper converged Infrastructure, VSAN, Storage devices SAN/NAS etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, testing and deployment of the virtual desktop infrastructure
• Facilitating the transition of the VDI solution to Operations, providing operational and end user support when required.
• Acting as the single point of contact for all technical engagements on the VDI infrastructure.
• Creation of documented standard processes and procedures for all aspects of VDI infrastructure, administration and management.
• Working with the vendor in assessing the VDI infrastructure architecture from a deployment, performance, security and compliance perspective.

 Knowledge around security best practices and understanding of vulnerability assessments.

• Providing mentoring and guidance to other VDI Administrators.

• Document designs, development plans, operations procedures for the VDI solution.

   

• his role requires someone who will be responsible for executing and managing all activities related to product cataloging & pricing, ensuring all product details and prices on the platform are correct and updated
• The individual should have a sound understanding of Vendor Management, Operations, Attributes of the catalog, Category Knowledge.
• Ensuring an error free output & 0% escalations.
• Maintaining categorization of the products on the platform, Updating product information, including images and prices
• Uploading inventory stock positions Operational & co-ordination activities related to the catalog
• Manage Adhoc requests from Category and other internal teams and resolve them within a Specific TAT
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be responsive to change and last-minute requests.
• ​​Creation of vendors codes and Entering vendor details in the system. Setting up SKUs on the system. Assisting merchant team with required documentation with other functions and vendors.
• ​​Perform a variety of tasks in populating/procuring content for the product catalog from vendors. Engage with vendors to get product information as per the defined templates of attributes and images. The work includes content creation, population of content from various sources (including research on the internet), interacting/coordinating with vendor/manufacturers, conducting QC, identifying and correcting errors, maintaining records of work received and work performed.

• 2-5 years of work experience in Catalogue operations.
• Should have prior experience with E-Commerce & handled external partners.
• Proficient in all MS Office, sound verbal & written communication
• A passion for always exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Proactive and able to work with stringent deadlines.
• Ability to follow the process - can follow SOPs consistently and quality check own work. Detail oriented.

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment will enable

you to juggle between concepts yet maintain the quality of content, interact, share your ideas, and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Plum (business vertical.‍

A fast-growing SaaS commerce company based in Bangalore with offices in Delhi, San Francisco, and Dublin. We have three products in our portfolio: Plum, Empuls, and Compass. Plum works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients engage and motivate their employees, sales teams, channel partners, or consumers for better business results.

We look forward to connecting with you. As you may take time to review this opportunity, we will wait for a reasonable time of around 3-5 days before we screen the collected applications and start lining up job discussions with the hiring manager. However, we assure you that we will attempt to maintain a reasonable time window for successfully closing this requirement. The candidates will be kept informed and updated on the feedback and application status.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Should have 5+ years of professional work experience designing outstanding Mobile App on iOS Platform
• Have worked on an outstanding iOS App before
• Proficient understanding of iOS Concepts
• Proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships.
• Must be self-motivated to prioritize and manage workload and meet critical project milestones and deadlines.
• Able to effectively collaborate with a team as well as take initiative and work independently to solve problems
• Should have min 65% in B.E./ B.Tech/ M.Tech

About Us

PurpleRain is a US-headquartered 8+ year old close-knit, fully distributed bootstrapped and profitable product startup with 50+ rock star team members who enjoy the challenge of solving hard problems together with inc 500 clients globally through our B2B SaaS products.

We are a hybrid remote company, with in-house teams in Bangalore, London and remote teams globally in 20+ countries where each employee works from home or a co-working space.

Even though we're far away, we're in contact throughout the day in Slack, Basecamp and Zoom.

We encourage continual education through weekly lunch and learns and taking courses to keep us ahead of the latest advancements with yearly retreats.

SEO Manager- Job Description

• Increase revenue through meaningful user growth and retention strategies for each of PurpleRain s products

• Identify new or unused marketing techniques and set up tests to validate results

• Design and coordinate promotional campaigns, PR and other marketing efforts across channels

• Establish a regular rhythm of reporting on marketing analytics to the executive team

• Manage marketing budget and spend

• Liaise with product, finance and customer support to guide a unified approach to marketing and business objectives

• Work with leadership team to build and execute online marketing campaigns for Pandable’s clients

• Perform day to day digital marketing activities including social media, email marketing, content creation and promotion

• Manage CRO, A/B testing and landing page optimisation

• Set up and manage Google Ads accounts and campaigns (including search, display and shopping)

• Support with content outreach and link building campaign strategies

• Develop strategies to drive online traffic, e-commerce growth, and increased visitor traffic to our wineries.

• Manage digital marketing campaigns through a variety of channels including but not limited to: web, mobile, SEO, PPC, and social.

• Define the process for creating, editing, and delivering high-impact content campaigns across multiple digital channels to our target audiences.

• Track and analyze conversion rates and overall website performance and optimize over time.

•  Collaborate with key business partners in marketing and across the organization on campaigns that increase brand awareness.

• Improve the usability, design, content, and conversion of online platforms in collaboration with marketing, technology, and e-commerce teams.

• Work with e-commerce and brand management team to identify and execute campaigns to drive awareness, visitor traffic, and revenue.

• Identify enhancements that create best-in-class digital experience for customers.

• Focus on website performance, insights, and opportunities that drive toward company goals and key performance metrics.

• Support brand teams by documenting best practices for digital marketing.

• Manage campaign budgets and vendor relationships.

• Partner with outside agencies to test digital marketing strategies.

Our Core Values

• We lead with empathy: We believe kindness and empathy lead to effective communication. We assume good intentions and seek mutual understanding from our teammates, customers, and users.

• We lean into vulnerability: We are not afraid to ask for help or give and receive feedback. We build off our failures and don’t shy away from tough conversations.

• We rise above the status quo: The status quo leads to pain for the people we serve, our communities, and our clients. We do our best to rise above the status quo, and to do things that no one else is doing. On an individual level, we strive to improve ourselves and always be learning.

• We match grit with wit: We're creative and resourceful. We find solutions to every problem

and to further support you, we offer:

• talented, young and motivated team

• work with a fun team on a product that customers love

• Share in our organization-wise personal development benefits and leave entitlements

• Flexible work schedule with work-from-home options

What you would be expected to do:

• Gather, prioritize and refine requirements while keeping team members well informed
• Create Use Cases, Flow Charts, Mock Screens, PRDs for business requirements, user requirements, functional & non-functional requirements and system requirements
• Rolling out of new products/apps/automations and resolving stakeholder queries/issues
• Automate business processes using tools like Zapier/Google Scripts, other automation tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups and assist in the entire product lifecycle from design to development to launch
• Responsible for testing of applications/solutions/web panels at various stages of the lifecycle
• Working with the development team/or independently on integrations (using 3rd party tools to create mobile applications)
• Travel as per company requirement to places including but not limited to Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Myanmar and Tanzania

You might be a strong candidate if you:

• The ability to structure and analyze ambiguous problems
• The ability to communicate ideas clearly through workflows, feature descriptions etc.
• Proactive and willingness to get hands dirty
• Attention to detail

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry; 
• The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world 
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds 
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy

As DevOps Engineer, you'll be part of the team building the stage for our Software Engineers to work on, helping to enhance our product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Build & operate infrastructure to support website, backed cluster, ML projects in the organization.
• Helping teams become more autonomous and allowing the Operation team to focus on improving the infrastructure and optimizing processes.
• Delivering system management tooling to the engineering teams.
• Working on your own applications which will be used internally.
• Contributing to open source projects that we are using (or that we may start).
• Be an advocate for engineering best practices in and out of the company.
• Organizing tech talks and participating in meetups and representing Box8 at industry events.
• Sharing pager duty for the rare instances of something serious happening.
• Collaborate with other developers to understand & setup tooling needed for Continuous Integration/Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

Requirements:

• 1+ Years Of Industry Experience Scale existing back end systems to handle ever increasing amounts of traffic and new product requirements.
• Ruby On Rails or Python and Bash/Shell skills.
• Experience managing complex systems at scale.
• Experience with Docker, rkt or similar container engine.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar clustering solutions.
• Experience with tools such as Ansible or Chef Understanding of the importance of smart metrics and alerting.
• Hands on experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring (we are on AWS and use ECS, ELB, EC2, Elasticache, Elasticsearch, S3, CloudWatch).
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra.
• Knowledge of data pipeline and workflow management tools: Azkaban, Luigi, Airflow, etc.
• Experience in working on linux based servers.
• Managing large scale production grade infrastructure on AWS Cloud.
• Good Knowledge on scripting languages like ruby, python or bash.
• Experience in creating in deployment pipeline from scratch.
• Expertise in any of the CI tools, preferably Jenkins.
• Good knowledge of docker containers and its usage.
• Using Infra/App Monitoring tools like, CloudWatch/Newrelic/Sensu.

Good to have:

• Knowledge of Ruby on Rails based applications and its deployment methodologies.
• Experience working on Container Orchestration tools like Kubernetes/ECS/Mesos.
• Extra Points For Experience With Front-end development NewRelic GCP Kafka, Elasticsearch.