SDE2 - Data Scientist

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. 

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a talented and self-driven Platform Engineer who will be responsible for managing and optimizing our on-premise infrastructure and automating deployment processes using Go. You will work closely with cross functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of our on-prem setup, device configuration and deployment pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with infrastructure management, automation, and a deep understanding of both on-premise and cloud-based environments. While this role does not align directly with traditional DevOps, it combines aspects of DevOps with platform engineering, focusing on deployment, automation, and system configuration.

Job Responsibilities:

• On-Premise Infrastructure Management: Oversee and manage on-premise infrastructure, including servers, networking, and storage. Act as the primary point of contact from engineering team for addressing client requirements related to on-premise setups.
• Work extensively on improving and optimizing deployment scripts for on-premise setups using Go, enhancing automation and reducing manual intervention
• Contribute to the development of technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implement and manage security best practices across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Issue Resolution: Respond promptly to production incidents, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to minimise downtime and enhance security posture.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of deployment processes and infrastructure.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure and deployment automation for better efficiency and reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation for infrastructure setups, configurations, and deployment procedures.
• Contribute to the development of technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• You have 2+ years of experience as DevOps / Platform Engineer
• Hands-on experience with Go 
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Mezmo)
• Expertise in deployment automation, preferably using Go or similar languages is a bonus. 
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and scripting is a plus point..
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including product and software developers.
• Ability to write efficient, maintainable code and develop tools to optimize deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability.

Work Expectations:

Within 1 month

• Participate in Knowledge Transfer (KT) Sessions
• Attend all KT sessions conducted by the DevOps team to gain a deep understanding of the existing server architecture, deployment processes, and any ongoing initiatives related to on-prem deployments.
• Engage with On-Prem Deployment Processes
• Actively participate in on-prem deployment calls and meetings to understand the full deployment cycle, from planning to execution. Observe and learn how automation is being applied to existing processes and what improvements can be made.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and DevOps Teams
• Meet with members of the Engineering and DevOps teams to establish working relationships and gain insights into team dynamics, communication, and ongoing projects.
• Familiarize Yourself with Support Teams
• Collaborate with the technical support and customer support teams to understand their workflows and challenges related to infrastructure management and on-prem deployments.
• Start Documenting Server Architecture
• Begin documenting the server architecture, on-prem deployment procedures, and any relevant configurations as part of the KT process, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the records for future reference.
• Shadow the Deployment Process
• Shadow the on-prem and DevOps teams during live deployment processes to gain hands-on experience, observe best practices, and provide support where necessary.

Weekly Check-ins with Engineering Manager

• Schedule regular check-ins with the Engineering Manager to discuss progress, address challenges, and align on objectives for the coming months.

Within 2 months

• As a devops engineer, work closely with the engineering team to ensure alignment between cloud-based and on-prem deployments.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to align on tools, automation scripts, and pipelines for both cloud and on-prem environments.
• Participate in KT sessions to understand the existing backend codebase, architecture, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to address any technical dependencies or challenges arising during deployments.
• Start taking the  responsibility for the on-prem deployment process, including gathering requirements, planning, execution, and post deployment validation.
• Manage and improve deployment automation scripts and tools to streamline on-prem updates and configurations.
• Set up and manage remote device configurations to support on-prem deployments effectively.
• Ensure all remote devices are properly configured, secure, and integrated with the on-prem infrastructure with the help of RnD team

Within 3 months

• Take full ownership of all on-prem deployments, acting as the primary point of contact for the engineering team regarding on-prem requirements, configurations, and processes
• Address and resolve queries related to on-prem deployments from the engineering and support teams, ensuring timely and effective communication
• Collaborate with the engineering team to contribute to backend development tasks, including creating or enhancing features, fixing bugs, and optimizing code.
• Participate in DevOps projects, such as setting up monitoring, improving CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing server performance for on-prem and hybrid environments.
• Foster communication between engineering, DevOps, and support teams to ensure alignment on deployment timelines and dependencies.

Personality traits we really admire:

• Great attitude to ask questions, learn and suggest process improvements.
• Has attention to details and helps identify edge cases.
• 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
• Round 2 Interview - Technical Evaluation with engineering team
• Round 3 Interview - Evaluation with EM/CTO
• Round 4 Interview - HR

Compensation:

• As per industry standards

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 for you and your family including parents.

Profile: Software Developer

Experience: 5 +Years

Location - Ahmedabad

Key skills: .NET Core, Angular, MVC & MYSQL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code.
• Can work solely or as a team player for existing and upcoming projects.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Understanding of the Software Development Life cycle.
• Good understanding of object-oriented design principles
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 yrs. of experience in Web application
• At least 5 yrs. of experience in MS SQL Server
• Expert in Angular, Web APIs
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must communicate in English effectively
• Analyze the existing codebase
• Design and implement solutions
• Collaborate with other developers to refactor and improve the efficiency of the code.
• Ensure that the software adheres to best practices in coding and architecture.
• Guide and mentor junior developers in performance optimization techniques.
• Should have understanding and experience of software development best practices/clean coding practices/clean coding practices
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality/error-free deliverables
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and performance.
• Time Flexibility
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and performance optimization.
• Familiar with Jira and Bitbucket
• Familiarity with cloud-native Dev Ops automation & building CI/CD pipelines

Principal Software Engineer

Opportunity in this role / Why should you join here?

You will enjoy working with us if you are looking to work in a stimulating, flexible, open environment. You will experience ownership and independence at the same time providing technical solutions that work.

You will be part of the madness and thrill of growing the business from scratch. You get to make decisions, fail fast and learn fast. You get to contribute, add value to the organization by thinking like an entrepreneur. You are supported by the best talent in the industry and work with creative teams. You are rewarded as you go on proving yourself.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field
• At least 6+ years of experience with at least 4 years of software application design experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• A full stack generalist with experience in both front-end and back-end technologies
• Proven experience in high-level programming languages, like Java and Development of scalable Web Applications and Web Services
• Experience in JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, NodeJS
• Passion for delivering products end-to-end, from ideation to implementation
• Proven experience building complex web applications and micro services
• Strong experience with Spring Boot stack (spring cloud, spring-data)
• Extensive experience in developing and consuming REST APIs
• Experience in PHP is a plus advantage

Responsibilities:

• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements
• Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities
• Recommend new technologies to ensure quality and improve productivity
• Support in all phases of SDLC and ensure delivery of high-quality products
• Analyse business requirements and design/develop most effective technical solution
• Analyse and troubleshoot application issues in a timely fashion
• Work with other engineers in planning, prioritising and executing assigned tasks within deadlines

x• Work with QA team in preparing test cases and assist in automation

• Mentor other Engineers as and when required
• Assist in maintenances and upgrades of existing software applications
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Assist in technical audits and make sure to implement audit recommendations.

Position Title:  Mobile Developer - Android                   Location: Bangalore, India    

Reports To: Manager of Mobile Development          

Position Summary:

Bottomline is at the forefront of digital transformation. We are a growing global market leader uniquely equipped to address the changing needs of how businesses pay and get paid. Our culture of working with and for each other enables us to delight our customers. We empower our teams to think like owners driving customer delight, helping them grow their business and win in their markets.

Bottomline Technologies delivers award-winning user experiences for large banks and financial institutions globally. Our Mobile Team seeks talented individuals who will deliver solutions across both business and consumer markets that are innovative, thoughtful, and set a new standard in the industry. The selected individual will be working with a talented and dynamic team building native applications for large enterprise system used by banks, insurance companies, and healthcare organizations around the world. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and develop native apps for Android with Kotlin and Flutter/Dart
• Build high quality and secure mobile application
• Work in fast based SCRUM teams
• Interact with Product Owners periodically; understand the requirements and provide application solutions.
• Engage with other mobile developers to create reusable code modules, flutter plugins.
• Promotes and adheres to good development practices: code/design reviews, optimization, and maintainability.
• Maintaining and contributing to technical documentation and coding standards.
• Keeps up to date with mobile application development trends and industry news.
• Design, implement and unit test SaaS applications for the mobile environment.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years hands on design and development with Android SDK with at least two apps in the PlayStore.
• A good understanding of OOPS, MVC, MVP, MVVM and other design patterns.
• Good to have worked in Test Driven Development, or Behavior driven development
• Working experience with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA success criteria.
• Experience with Git and an understanding of CI/CD
• Experience with REST web services with JSON or XML formatted return data
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum Development process

Education and Experience:

• BE / B Tech / MCA in Computer Science from a reputed university with good academic record

We are looking for a seasoned Recruiter to support our staffing division. The right candidate must be able to successfully manage, prioritize and close searches against a timeline and have experience setting benchmarks, metrics, and understand how to prioritize to hit all client SLAs. They thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, can roll up their sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done.  

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process -sourcing, interviewing & closing candidates
• Conduct phone interviews to screen and qualify candidates in a timely manner while always providing a positive candidate experience
• Help to maintain various recruitment tracking reports, and enhance existing reports where applicable
• Successful track-record of delivering on aggressive hiring goals and managing a high requisition count with multiple clients
• Proven experience and knowledge of sourcing and attracting top tier passive talent
• A drive to excel in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

 Experience Required

•        1+ years of relevant recruiting experience 
• Experience in hiring technical profiles on a permanent / C2H basis
• Self-starter who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity independently
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Strong problem-solving, data analytics, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal, listening and questioning skills), organization and interpersonal skill, ability to work with diverse personalities

• Create, maintain and automate datasets and insightful dashboards to track core metrics and extract business insights
• Analyze large-scale structured and unstructured data to identify business opportunities and optimize features for Analytics.

• 8+ years experience doing Business Intelligence and Analytics work
• B.Tech/M.Tech in a technical field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics)
• Strong knowledge in Data Design, Data Modelling, and Data Validation best practices
• Proficient in data visualization, Preferably SSRS & Power BI
• Fluency with writing advanced SQL code
• Experience with SQL Server Administration and best practices
• Possess BFSI, Fintech Domain Knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-functional, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to be a team player
• Possess excellent Project Management and superior Team Management skills

• Customize, develop and support solutions on salesforce.com platform.
• Develop, test, document and deploy high quality solutions for our clients.
• Working closely with clients and the development team to determine the project requirements.
• Document unit test scripts and record test results post completion of development.
• Review self and peer's code/configuration as part of review process.

Hard Skills

• Strong understanding of the SDLC
• (Agile and Waterfall approaches and tools)
• Advanced Salesforce customization/coding (Apex & Visualforce development)
• Salesforce data loading & using data loader/Data stage/related tools.
• Lightning component experience preferred.
• Knowledge in Java/.Net Programming & OOPs concepts is an added advantage.
• Basic source control knowledge Git/SVN
• Proficient in building integrated solution involving web services using both REST and SOAP
• Strong in RDBMS concepts, SQL and SOQL query languages and ER concepts
• Experience of developing using Eclipse/Mavens Mate IDE
• Hands on experience in migrating code/configuration to production is an added advantage.

Good to have

• Certifications on Salesforce Admin, App Builder, Platform Developer 1 is a must
• Comfortable & familiar with MS office tools
• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and articulation ability
• Team player

Soft Skills

• Effective written and oral communication
• Inspire and motivate the team to perform at their best.
• Professional maturity to give and receive feedback.
• Supports team members in meeting their commitments.
• Good presentation skills to run governance and steering committee meetings.
• Excellent listening skills with sharp acumen to replay or summarize conversations especially when a client is involved.
• Ability to cross/up sell when there is an opportunity.
• Understand client business and add value to requirement conversation.