Sales Executive

About us:

At Astra Security, we're not just a team; we're innovators, protectors, and storytellers.

As a U.S. & India based powerhouse, we proudly offer a state-of-the-art Pentest Platform that mimics hacker behaviour. We're not just about finding vulnerabilities; we've discovered 100,000+ of them for our clients! And guess what? We defend against over a million threats daily. 

Our accolades speak for our excellence—from being recognized as ‘The Most Innovative Security Company’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bagging the CyberTech100 title in 2021.

Why Join Us?

Because words are magical, and here at Astra, we believe they can make the digital world safer.

We're on a thrilling journey, and we need You, who can translate intricate technical tales into captivating content. Ready to embark on this cyber-adventure?

Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept):

• Craft content that bridges the gap between tech buffs and novices—think blog posts, white papers, and landing pages.
• Play a pivotal role in content management and project coordination.
• Guide and inspire budding writers on our team.
• Join forces with SEO, development, and design maestros to produce stellar content.
• Ensure every word we publish is a masterpiece—optimised, insightful, and valuable.
• Work with the marketing and frontend developer on the feedback shared and amend design changes.
• Work & come up with design guidelines for the brand

Requirements:

• 4+ years in content writing, especially in SaaS or content marketing realms.
• A flair for SEO and a penchant for NLP.
• The ability to decode complex tech puzzles and pen them down with finesse.
• Organizational prowess, self-driven spirit, and an eagle-eyed attention to detail.
• Prior experience of content marketing would be a big plus. 
• A sprinkle of experience in the cybersecurity world would be the cherry on top!
• Bonus: Familiarity with WordPress/Webflow CMS.

Benefits of joining the Astra Squad:

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Your brilliance showcased to thousands of eager readers and users.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

Responsibilities

This role requires a person to support business charters & accompanying products by aligning with the Analytics

Manager’s vision, understanding tactical requirements and helping in successful execution. Split would be approx.

70% management + 30% individual contributor. Responsibilities include

Project Management

- Understand business needs and objectives.

- Refine use cases and plan iterations and deliverables - able to pivot as required.

- Estimate efforts and conduct regular task updates to ensure timeline adherence.

- Set and manage stakeholder expectations as required

Quality Execution

- Help BA and SBA resources with requirement gathering and final presentations.

- Resolve blockers regarding technical challenges and decision-making.

- Check final deliverables for correctness and review codes, along with Manager.

KPIs and metrics

- Orchestrate metrics building, maintenance, and performance monitoring.

- Owns and manages data models, data sources, and data definition repo.

- Makes low-level design choices during execution.

Team Nurturing

- Help Analytics Manager during regular one-on-ones + check-ins + recruitment.

- Provide technical guidance whenever required.

- Improve benchmarking and decision-making skills at execution-level.

- Train and get new resources up-to-speed.

- Knowledge building (methodologies) to better position the team for complex problems.

Communication

- Upstream to document and discuss execution challenges, process inefficiencies, and feedback loops.

- Downstream and parallel for context-building, mentoring, stakeholder management.

Analytics Stack

- Analytics : Python / R + SQL + Excel / PPT, Colab notebooks

- Database : PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, DynamoDB, Aerospike

- Warehouse : Amazon Redshift

- ETL : Lots of Python + custom-made

- Business Intelligence / Visualization : Metabase + Python/R libraries (location data)

- Deployment pipeline : Docker, Git, Jenkins, AWS Lambda

Design, develop and maintain web-based services and applications using .Net Core/ASP.Net, C#, REST Web API, MS SQL Server, Entity Framework, and Dapper.  Developing highly optimized cross-browser and responsive web applications using HTML5, and CSS.  Manage the full technical life-cycle of web applications during each development phase including functional & technical design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance.  Developing high standard Web Applications based on functional requirements, UI/UX requirements, business logic and Web APIs.  Designing database tables, views, stored procedures, and functions to store and retrieve data most efficiently from SQL database.  Writing bug-free code with the highest coding standard.  Developing high-performance, highly secure and highly scalable Web Application.  Perform unit testing, troubleshooting, debugging and code reviews for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and reliability of the software.  Manage source code check-in, checkout, and merging code.  Taking accountability and the ability to work under pressure

Hands-on experience o of using Angular with version 7 or later o in consuming complex nested API. o in using state management (e.g. NGRX, RXJS). o in using caching. o of using component library framework integration (e.g. Angular Material). o in integrating with REST web services from the application. Knowing JSON is a must. o with Git compatible source control and working with a CI/CD pipeline.  Experience on AWS services will be added advantage.  Good experience in Standard Project Development Life Cycle.  Experience on Devextreme tools will be added advantage.  Ability/ready to work on advanced technologies like Node JS is an added advantage.  Knowledge / Experience of agile development methodologies.  Very good logical skills and problem-solving ability.  Quick learner and a good team player.  Should be able to work independently and with the team.

Develop, design, and implement embedded applications.

· Prepares appropriate documentation as required by internal product development processes

· Conducts and participates in design, code and test reviews and inspections, as well as the feasibility, efficacy and compliance to functional and regulatory standards.

· Works closely with the software team, the software verification team, the functional manager and the project manager.

· Collaborates with distributed, cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, scalability, reliability and schedule goals.

· Investigates software, hardware, and system problems using a variety of techniques and provides innovative solutions.

· Conduct and participate in reviews and inspections for all elements in the firmware lifecycle to ensure that our code quality and customer satisfaction goals are achieved

· Integrate and validate new product designs

· Provide post-production support

Skill Sets:

• B.Tech. / M.Tech. (any stream)

· Good knowledge in firmware development field with more than 3 years of experience

· Basic knowledge of software life cycle, algorithm and data structure.

· Excellent knowledge of OS, coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems

· Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components.

· Ability to understand the electrical schematics and work closely with electrical team.

· Experience with Real Time Operating Systems and Embedded Linux.

· Mode of network connectivity - good idea about GSM/GPRS, Wifi, Ethernet mode of connections. TCP, MQTT, HTTP mode of connection will be a big plus

· Protocols Like UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, MODBUS, TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth.

· Experience in modules like Wi-Fi, BLE, Lora WAN, ZIGBEE, RF etc.

· Should have experience in working with TFT and LED displays.

· Extensive experience in micro-controller/microprocessor (like ARM Cortex M, ESP32, STM Chips, NXP, BeagleBone , ESP chips, BeagleBone black, STM Chips, Atmega chips etc.)

· Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review (GIT, SVN)

· History of driving project execution and timely delivery while ensuring a quality focus.

· Experience writing / interfacing with device drivers.

· Experience in Agile development processes and philosophies.

· Strong documentation and writing skills

Mandatory Skills:

· Basics of embedded system development

· Embedded C/C++

· Scripting Lang - Python

· Basics of wireless communication

· RTOS

· Strong Problem-Solving Skills

· Analytical Skills (Good Aptitude)

· Communication Skills

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 backend 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 back end development of features of the Mentor To Go platform from conceptualisation through design and testing, working 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 working in Unix/Linux environments building web and mobile applications
• Proficiency in developing and deploying cloud based Python/Postgresql applications preferably using frameworks such as Django
• Experience with design and development of moderately complex software projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with version control software such as Git

Desired  requirements 

• 5+ years of overall relevant work experience
• Experience building apps using React/React-Native
• Basic understanding of AWS cloud
• 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.