Sr. Software Engineer/Sr. Game Developer

Springer Capital is a real estate investment firm based in Chicago, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Springer engages in Capital Advisory for APAC Private Equity and Asset Management making financial investments in real estate and other sectors in US markets. 

Springer seeks an Remote LLM Intern to join the Technology side of the company. The internship can be onsite in Shanghai or conducted remotely. The start date of the internship is flexible.  

Job Highlights 

As an intern for the LLM team, you will be focusing on researching and developing AI tools that automate some parts of our business automation. As business automation is important throughout the firm, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across Springer. 

What you will do as an intern: 

Answer various business challenges using data generated through AI software.  

Designing, monitoring, and implementing solutions to extract data using existing AI tools.  

Report your findings in AI data to your manager.  

Our commitment to your development: 

Overarching and detailed training materials before interns hit the desk 

Interns will have group calls with the director and supervisors regularly for up-to-date and constructive feedback 

Greater leadership and responsibilities will be given to interns based on work quality 

Who we are looking for: 

Strong experience using Excel.  

Passionate about analyzing data.  

Experience (preferred) with data analysis.  

Research and problem-solving abilities. 

About Springer: 

Springer Capital focuses on raising capital and solving capital issues in the real estate private equity market. We have experience raising capital for clients across the entire capital spectrum. Client relationships are a top priority for Springer. We establish long-term relationships with investors and lenders as well as have active dialogues with private equities, family offices, pension funds, infrastructure funds, and independent sponsors across Asia. With Springer’s expertise in the housing market, we ensure all parties are aligned in land acquisitions, development, improvements, sales, and lease-up. 

Technical and legal Information 

The internship enrollment period is flexible. The expected hours are 20 per week for ~3 months. Upon completion, you will receive an internship confirmation letter, or you can apply to your school for internship credit.  

Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position. 

DocNexus is revolutionizing the global medical affairs & commercial ecosystem with search. We provide a next-generation data platform that simplifies searching through millions of insights, publications, clinical trials, payments, and social media data within seconds to identify healthcare professionals (HCPs), products, manufacturers, and healthcare systems. Leveraging AI-powered Knowledge Graphs, DocNexus assists life science organizations in finding the right key opinion leaders (KOL/DOLs) who play a crucial role in developing and bringing life-saving pharmaceutical products and medical devices to market. Backed by industry leaders such as Techstars, JP Morgan, Mass Challenge, and recognized as one of the Top 200 Most Innovative Startups by TechCrunch Disrupt, we are committed to transforming healthcare insights. We are seeking a skilled and passionate DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the efficient development, deployment, and maintenance of our platform.

We are looking for a visionary Sr. Full Stack Engineering Lead who is passionate about building and leading our technology department. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background and experience in leading a team to drive innovation and growth. As Engineering Lead, you will oversee the development and dissemination of technology for external customers, vendors, and other clients to help improve and increase business.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead the engineering team and make strategic decisions regarding the technology stack, project management, and resource allocation.
• Establish the company’s technical vision and lead all aspects of technological development.

Development:

• Develop and maintain the front-end and back-end of web applications.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features.

Maintenance and Optimization:

• Maintain code integrity and organization.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Continually work on optimizing the performance of different applications.

Security: Ensure the security of the web applications by integrating security best practices.

• Regularly update the system to protect against vulnerabilities.

Innovation:

• Research and implement new technologies and frameworks that can improve the performance and user experience of the platform.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and trends that can potentially impact the company's products and services.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other departments to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Communicate technology strategy to partners, management, investors, and employees.

Project Management:

• Oversee and support project planning, deadlines, and progress.
• Ensure that the technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization.

Mentoring and Team Building:

• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the technology team.
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of team members.

Front-End Development:

• HTML/CSS: For structuring and styling the web pages.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Core scripting language, along with frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js for dynamic and responsive user interfaces.

Back-End Development:

• Python: Using frameworks like Django or Flask for server-side logic.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment for building scalable network applications.
• Ruby on Rails: A server-side web application framework written in Ruby.

Database Management:

• SQL Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL for structured data storage.
• NoSQL Databases: MongoDB, Cassandra for unstructured data or specific use cases.

Server Management:

• Nginx or Apache: For server and reverse proxy functionalities.
• Docker: For containerizing applications and ensuring consistency across multiple development and release cycles.
• Kubernetes: For automating deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers.

DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Git: For version control.
• Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI: For continuous integration and deployment.
• Ansible, Chef, or Puppet: For configuration management.

Cloud Services:

• AWS: For various cloud services like computing, database storage, content delivery, etc.
• Serverless Frameworks: Such as AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions for running code without provisioning or managing servers.

Security:

• OAuth, JWT: For secure authentication mechanisms.
• SSL/TLS: For secure data transmission.
• Various Encryption Techniques: To safeguard sensitive data.

Performance Monitoring and Testing:

• Selenium, Jest, or Mocha: For automated testing.
• New Relic or Datadog: For performance monitoring.

Data Science and Analytics:

• Python Libraries: NumPy, Pandas, or SciPy for data manipulation and analysis.
• Machine Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch for implementing machine learning models.

Other Technologies:

• GraphQL: For querying and manipulating data efficiently.
• WebSockets: For real-time bi-directional communication between web clients and servers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Outreach

·      Contact and develop relationships with potential customers through email marketing, cold calling, and LinkedIn outreach.

·      Execute email campaigns targeting prospects to generate leads and create business opportunities.

·      Mine data and extract information of C-level executives from various online sources and tools.

Sales Process Management

·      Follow up on leads and respond to sales inquiries from existing and potential customers as per guidelines.

·      Assist senior staff in generating and following up on leads.

·      Convince clients, schedule appointments, and manage the sales pipeline.

·      Track sales efforts and monitor results to ensure alignment with targets.

Customer Relationship Management

·      Liaise between customers and the company to provide up-to-date status on service, pricing, and new product releases.

·      Collect customer feedback and conduct market research to inform business strategy and product development.

·      Maintain CRM systems to manage lead generation, track interactions, and store customer information.

Market & Competitor Analysis

·      Stay informed about the latest products, market trends, and competitors to provide insights for business strategy.

·      Increase business opportunities through various routes to market.

Required Skills & Qualifications

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·      Proficient in email marketing, cold calling, and LinkedIn outreach.

·      Experience in data mining and CRM systems.

·      Ability to prepare detailed reports and commercial proposals.

·      Strong analytical and organizational skills.

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·      Understanding of market research and customer feedback processes.

Performance Metrics

·      Number of new leads generated.

·      Conversion rate of leads to appointments and sales.

·      Quality and timeliness of proposals and reports.

·      Customer satisfaction and feedback.

·      Sales targets and revenue growth.

Frontend Developer

Responsibilities:

·         Develop our new products

·         Define and design common reusable components

·         Enhance and maintain our existing products

·         Interact with other teams, as well as with our users

·         Act on user feedback

Qualifications:

·         Experience as a front-end or full-stack software engineer in AWS environment

·         Knowledge of modern JavaScript and its fundamentals, as well as JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJs, Redux, Bootstrap, Jest, Material-UI

·         Strong understanding of web technologies like HTML5 and CSS3

·         Experience with a server-side language would be an advantage. We use mostly Python/Java, but any server-side language would be an advantage.

·         Knowledge of AWS API gateway, microservice architecture, serverless architecture, RESTful services

·         Proven ability to learn new technologies

·         Always using good software engineering practices such as code review, source control, continuous integration, and unit testing

·         Ability to work in a team with other developers, with UX Designers, and with Product Management

·         Ability to interact with our users and customers, with clear communication

·         Problem solving skills, strong analytical skills, strong hands on experience, delivery track record of medium/large complexity of projects, TDD/BDD, awareness of CI/CD pipeline

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identifying and mapping the organization's external talent pool to essential jobs.
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that are specific to each position's requirements.
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, and hiring portals (Naukri, IIM Jobs, Linkedin etc.) and other creative sources
• Plan and execute candidate engagement activities, including owning the candidate experience from start to finish, pre-onboarding engagement, and post-joining engagement.
• Keep track of employee growth and the company's atmosphere and culture to ensure that it remains pleasant and productive.
• Research, mapping, company analysis, pitching, understanding the startup ecosystem, having intelligent discussions with talent and founders, preparing talent for interviews, and following up with talent are all things which need to be handled.
• Drive outcomes with zeal, think and act fast, and function long-term and in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ensure a wonderful candidate experience for everybody — you'll create teams and processes that prioritise a fantastic applicant experience.

What are we Looking for: 

• Ability to work with a wide range of clients, including senior level business leaders and seasoned professional candidates within the engineering organisation; proficient in using data to guide decisions and change 
• Excellent command of data and analytics and proven success in data-driven organisations; proficient in using data to guide decisions and change
• Recognize how to recruit and keep the best brains from all walks of life while harnessing the potential of a diverse workforce.
• Ability to mix the position of strategic talent adviser with a sense of urgency while also managing and achieving outcomes in a fast-paced, expanding environment
• Proven track record of developing talent pipelines and sourcing
• Continuously developing talent pipelines and identifying suitable individuals is a plus.
• A thorough grasp of and application of recruitment metrics to guide decision-making is highly recommended.
• Ability to talk intelligently about the firm and respond to any technical inquiries posed by a prospective recruit

Star  Points if you have

• Startup Experience
• Effective client contact abilities at all levels
• Interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact effectively in a professional setting
• Consistent with our beliefs and values
• Initiative/leadership experience in projects or events

As a software tester, you'll be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment. You'll conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are removed within a product before it gets deployed to everyday users. Your role is integral to the creation of software systems and technical products. You'll need to be familiar, or become familiar with, programming and using coding languages.

Responsibilities:

• Extensively working on Manual Testing/API Testing/Functional or UI Testing.
• Develop test strategies and test plans for projects.
• Participate in developing and reviewing the test policies for the organization.
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of every release and every software testing level or cycle.
• The use of resources in an effective way and managing the resources for software testing.
• Applying the appropriate test measurement and metrics for the software product and testing team.
• Designing test scenarios for software usability, running these tests, and preparing reports on the effectiveness and defects to the production team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years-10 years of related work experience in API and Functionality testing preferably in the Payments domain.
• Ability to work in a high-performance environment.
• Must be a Graduate in B. E/BSC. IT/BCA or Equivalent.

• Designing and Developing web applications using Laravel 7 / 8
• Closely working front-end and back-end developers on projects.
• Hands on experience with handing MySQL queries
• Excellent logical and analytics skill
• Experience on handling and developing API end points
• Experience with Payment Gateway integrations and implementations
• Knowledge on any Frontend Framework - Bootstrap / Foundation / Backbone (Secondary skills, added advantage)

• Follow standard coding structure with Security first approach to avoid vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and XSS
• Sound knowledge on integrating multiple payment gateway