Senior Performance Marketing Manager

Job Title: Consultant – Enterprise Application Development Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid / On-site) Engagement: Full-Time Experience: 10 – 15 years preferred About Us: Introducing VTT, a comprehensive mobility service provider catering to diverse multinational sectors like IT/ITES, KPO/BPO, Financial, Pharma, and more across Indian cities. Our “Managed Mobility Program” includes Fleet Management, Technology, Resource Management, Car Rentals, Logistics, and Special Services (Ambulance and PWD vehicles). Trusted by Fortune companies such as Cisco, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Google, PWC, and others, we pride ourselves on leveraging expertise and cutting-edge technology for safe, efficient, and uninterrupted service delivery. With a commitment to excellence, we ensure best-in-class standards for all our clients. Trip to school is now timely, comfy and secure! Our well maintained f leet is here to enrich your child’s commute, keeping students punctual and safe thanks to GPS tracking paired with well-trained drivers. Our routes are carefully planned, our drivers attentive, and everything hassle-free. Role Overview We are looking for a seasoned Consultant with comprehensive expertise in enterprise-level application development across backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps, and cloud. The role demands a strong architectural mindset combined with hands-on execution. The Consultant will also play a critical role in understanding the current system architecture end-to-end, driving technical improvements, building the tech team foundation, and establishing structured technical documentation. Key Responsibilities • Understand the complete architecture of the existing systems, including web, mobile, backend services, and cloud environment. • Provide hands-on leadership across backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure. • Architect and optimize enterprise-grade applications for scalability, security, performance, and reliability. • Conduct technical due diligence on current systems and propose improvements or refactoring plans. • Build the foundation for the internal engineering team including hiring support, role definitions, and best-practice processes. • Drive engineering workflows including coding standards, branching strategy, CI/CD, monitoring, and release management. • Create comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture, API specs, deployment playbooks, and SOPs. • Review code and provide mentorship to engineering resources. • Coordinate with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical design and actionable development roadmap. • Troubleshoot and resolve deep-stack issues during development or production. Technical Expertise Required Backend • Java / Spring Boot • Node.js • Microservices architecture • REST / GraphQL Frontend • React js • Responsive UI, component-based architecture, state management Mobile • Flutter • React Native Cloud & DevOps • AWS (ECS / EKS / EC2 / RDS / Lambda / S3 / IAM / CloudWatch etc.) • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins / GitLab CI or equivalent) • Docker / Kubernetes • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform / CloudFormation) Database • MongoDB • Knowledge of PostgreSQL / MySQL is an added advantage Professional Attributes • Strong architectural thinking with the ability to simplify complex systems. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently without constant supervision. • Capability to mentor, lead, and build an engineering team from scratch. • Process-driven mindset with a focus on best practices and documentation. Deliverables • Architectural understanding and documentation of current systems. • Recommendations and implementation plan for system upgrades or restructuring. • Establishment of core engineering processes and standards. • Hiring support and technical evaluation of developers.

Introduction

About Us:

Mercari is a Japan-based C2C marketplace company founded in 2013 with the mission to “Create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy & sell.” From being the first tech unicorn from Japan before its IPO in 2018 we have come a long way towards becoming a global player and continuously and diligently work towards our transformation journey with a strong focus on our mission.

Since its inception, Mercari Group has worked to grow its services, investing in both our people and technology. Over time Mercari has expanded from being the top player in the C2C marketplace in Japan to new geographies like the U.S. We have also successfully launched new businesses such as Merpay, which is a mobile payment service platform with a vision to create a society where anyone can realize their dreams through a new ecosystem centered not only on payment service but also on credit. Today, Mercari Group is made up of multiple subsidiary businesses including logistics, B2C platform, blockchain, and sports team management.

For our services to be utilized by people worldwide; however, there is still a mountain of work ahead of us. This endeavor naturally requires the capability of the best talent and minds, and that is exactly the reason for us to launch the India Center of Excellence. With your help, we will continue to take on the world stage and strive to grow into a successful global tech company.

Our Culture:

To achieve our mission at Mercari, our organization and each of our employees share the same values and perspectives. Our individual guidelines for action are defined by our four values: Go Bold, All for One, Be a Pro and Move Fast. Our organization is also shaped by our four foundations: Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Trust & Openness, and Well-being for Performance. Regardless of how big Mercari gets, the culture will remain essential to achieving our mission and something we want to preserve throughout our organization. We invite you to read the Mercari Culture Doc which summarizes the behaviors and mindset shared by Mercari and its employees. We continue to build an environment where all of our members of diverse backgrounds are accepted and recognized, and where they can thrive while holding dear to Mercari’s culture.

Work Responsibilities

• Machine learning engineers working in the Recommendation domain develop the functions and services of the marketplace app Mercari through the development and maintenance of machine learning systems like Recommender systems while leveraging necessary infrastructure and companywide platform tools. 
• Mercari is actively applying advanced machine learning technology to provide a more convenient, safer, and more enjoyable marketplace. Machine learning engineers use the cloud and Kubernetes to operate and improve machine learning systems.

Bold Challenges

• We are looking for people who are interested in our services, mission, and values, and want to work where engineers can go bold, use the latest technology, make autonomous decisions, and take on challenges at a rapid pace.
• Develop and optimize machine learning algorithms and models to enhance recommendation system to improve discovery experience of users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and product stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features that improve user engagement
• Conduct data analysis and experimentation with large-scale data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that drive the refinement of recommendation algorithms
• Utilize machine learning frameworks and libraries to deploy scalable and efficient recommendation solutions.
• Monitor system performance and conduct A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of features.
• Continuously research and stay updated on advancements in AI/machine learning techniques and recommend innovative approaches to enhance recommendation capabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Over 5-9 years of professional experience in end-to-end development of large-scale ML systems in production
• Strong experience demonstrating development and delivery of end-to-end machine learning solutions starting from experimentation to deploying models, including backend engineering and MLOps, in large scale production systems.
• Experience using common machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas)
• Deep understanding of machine learning and software engineering fundamentals
• Basic knowledge and skills related to monitoring system, logging, and common operations in production environment
• Communication skills to carry out projects in collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders

Preferred skills:

• Experience developing Recommender systems utilizing large-scale data sets
• Basic knowledge of enterprise search systems and related stacks (e.g. ELK)
• Functional development and bug fixing skills necessary to improve system performance and reliability
• Experience with technology such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Microservice development and operation experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Utilizing deep learning models/LLMs in production
• Experience in publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals

Employment Status

Full-time

Office

Bangalore

Hybrid workstyle

• We believe in high performance and professionalism. We work from office for 2 days/week and work from home 3 days/week
• To build a strong & highly-engaged organization in India, we highly encourage everyone to work from our Bangalore office, especially during the initial office setup phase
• We will continue to review and update the policy to address future organizational needs

Work Hours

• Full flextime (no core time)

*Flexible to choose working hours other than team common meetings

Media

Owned Media

• Mercari Engineering Portal
• AI at Mercari portal
• Mercan - Introduces the people that make Mercari
• Mercari US Blog

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• Personalize to globalize:How Mercari is reshaping their app, their company, and the world | mercan
• The Providers of the Safe and Secure Mercari Experience: The TnS Team, Introduced by Its Members! | mercan

We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software products. You will be responsible for ensuring that our applications meet business and technical requirements through effective testing strategies, automation, and collaboration with development teams.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications.
• Identify, report, and track bugs using bug-tracking tools.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure quality delivery.
• Conduct regression, functional, integration, and performance testing.
• Improve QA processes and testing standards across projects.
• Mentor junior QA team members when required.
• Ensure timely delivery with high product quality.

🛠 Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Software Testing / Quality Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of Manual Testing and Automation Testing.
• Experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, etc.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies.
• Experience in API testing and database testing is a plus.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work from office and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

⭐ Good to Have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing.
• Exposure to cloud platforms is a plus.

💼 What We Offer

• Work from Office environment with a collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to work on real-world, scalable products.
• Learning and growth opportunities.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Executive/Business Development Executive (BDE) to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales and basic knowledge about digital marketing, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to identify and convert leads into long-term business opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Reach out to potential clients via calls, emails, and messages

Generate leads and build a strong pipeline

Schedule meetings and demos with prospective clients

Assist in client communication and relationship building

Collaborate with the sales team for market strategies

Skills Required :

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Confident and self-motivated attitude

Basic knowledge of sales, CRM tools, or business development

Good command over spoken and written English

Eagerness to learn, adapt, and perform

What You'll Gain :

Strong foundation in sales & client communication

Competitive salary + attractive incentives

Real-world learning with experienced professionals

Improved communication, confidence, and sales pitch

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and helping drive sales for the company’s digital marketing services. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the digital marketing landscape and a passion for sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting.
• Must be having ability to reach US and Canada clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads through research, networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
• Qualify and convert leads into opportunities through effective communication and follow-up.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients in target industries.
• Engage with prospective clients to understand their digital marketing needs and objectives.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to create strategies for client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Finalize agreements and navigate contract negotiations to align with client needs.

Marketing Services / Analysis

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in digital marketing, SEO, PPC, social media, and other related services.
• Effectively communicate the company’s services and value propositions to potential clients.
• Provide feedback to the marketing team to refine service offerings based on client feedback and market demands.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, client communications, and progress through the CRM system.
• Analyze sales data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and refine sales strategies.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 0.6 – 4 years of experience in business development, sales, or digital marketing (preferred).
• Proven experience in lead generation, client acquisition, and sales growth.
• Familiarity with digital marketing services (SEO, PPC, content marketing, social media) is a plus.

Skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Knowledge of CRM software and sales tools.
• Analytical mindset and ability to work with sales data to improve performance.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and a strong team player.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• US shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve sales targets and expand customer base.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to promote customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling marketing materials, campaigns, and promotions.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to stay informed about market changes and opportunities.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote brand awareness and generate leads.
• Provide timely and effective communication to internal teams regarding sales and marketing activities, customer feedback, and market developments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of sales techniques, marketing principles, and customer relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• As a part of the DevOps team, you will be responsible for the configuration, optimization, documentation, and support of the CI/CD components.

• Creating and managing build and release pipelines with Azure DevOps and Jenkins.

• Assist in planning and reviewing application architecture and design to promote an efficient deployment process.

• Troubleshoot server performance issues & handle the continuous integration system.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using ARM Templates and Terraform.

• Monitor and Support deployment, Cloud-based and On-premises Infrastructure.

• Diagnose and develop root-cause solutions for failures and performance issues in the production environment.

• Deploy and manage Infrastructure for production applications

• Configure security best practices for application and infrastructure

Essential Requirements

• Good hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS & GCP. (Preferably Azure)

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD principles.

• Strong work experience with CI/CD implementation tools like Azure DevOps, Team City, Octopus Deploy, AWS Code Deploy, and Jenkins.

• Experience of writing automation scripts with PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.

• GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, and Continuous Integration (CI) system.

• Understanding of secure DevOps practices

Good to Have -

•Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash

• Experience with project management and workflow tools such as Agile, Jira, Scrum/Kanban, etc.

• Experience with Build technologies and cloud services. (Jenkins, TeamCity, Azure DevOps, Bamboo, AWS Code Deploy)

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain protocol and processes with team and management.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environment.

• Must have a good understanding of SDLC.

• Knowledge of Linux, Windows server, Monitoring tools, and Shell scripting.

• Self-motivated; demonstrating the ability to achieve in technologies with minimal supervision.

• Organized, flexible, and analytical ability to solve problems creatively

Responsibilities: 
Developing and maintaining all server-side network components. 
Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests. 

Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements. 

Designing back-end services for various business processes.ses. 

Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code. 

Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions. 

Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support. 

Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports. 

Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies. 

Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development. 

Skills: 

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar. 

At least two years' experience as a Node.js developer. 

Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks. 

Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3. 

Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. 

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude. 

Great organizational and time management skills. 

Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.