Strategic Partnerships Executive

Strong Art Direction / Visual Design Leadership Profile

Mandatory (Experience 1) : Must have 3+ YOE in Art Direction / Video Production / Graphic Design, with strong exposure to Video creation, Podcasts and Motion Graphics

Mandatory (Skill 1) : Must have strong experience in Video-first content, social media design, and digital storytelling

Mandatory (Skill 2) : Must have experience working in content-heavy / fast-paced environments (media, content, marketing, or digital-first brands)

Mandatory (Skill 3) : Must have strong expertise in visual storytelling, design systems, and building cohesive visual languages

Mandatory (Skill 4) : Must have hands-on experience in designing for social, digital, and video content (thumbnails, creatives, motion-led assets, etc.)

Mandatory (Portfolio) : Must have very strong portfolio showcasing Podcasts, Marketing Videos, Motion Graphics and visual story-telling

Mandatory (Tools) : Must be proficient in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.)

Mandatory (Note) : Hybrid, WFH flexibility 4 days a month

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance

1-3 years of accounting experience (internship experience can be considered for freshers)

• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar)

Basic knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Data Engineer

Experience: 4–6 years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows.
• Manage and optimize cloud-native data platforms on Azure with Databricks and Apache Spark (1–2 years).
• Implement CI/CD workflows and monitor data pipelines for performance, reliability, and accuracy.
• Work with relational databases (Sybase, DB2, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and ensure efficient SQL query performance.
• Apply data warehousing concepts including dimensional modelling, star schema, data vault modelling, Kimball and Inmon methodologies, and data lake design.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using open-source frameworks such as Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.
• Integrate and process data streams from message queues and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a geographically distributed setup.
• Leverage Jupyter notebooks for data exploration, analysis, and visualization.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python with experience in Pandas, NumPy, Flask.
• Hands-on experience with pipeline monitoring and CI/CD workflows.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to work independently.

Mandatory Criteria :

• Candidate must have Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes of atleast 2 years in production environments.
• Candidate should have Expertise in at least one public cloud platform [GCP (Preferred), AWS, Azure, or OCI).
• Proficient in backend programming with Python, Java, or Kotlin (at least one is required).
• Candidate should have strong Backend experience.
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery or Snowflake for data analytics and integration.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Backend Engineer with 4–7 years of experience, who has worked extensively on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure, or OCI). Experience with multiple cloud providers is a strong plus. As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling backend services and infrastructure on cloud-native platforms.

# Experience with Kubernetes is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, reliable backend services and cloud-native applications.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs, microservices, and asynchronous data processing systems.
• Deploy and operate workloads on Kubernetes with best practices in availability, monitoring, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams in an agile environment.
• Ensure high code quality through testing, reviews, and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes of atleast 2 years in production environments (mandatory).
• Expertise in at least one public cloud platform [GCP (Preferred), AWS, Azure, or OCI].
• Proficient in backend programming with Python, Java, or Kotlin (at least one is required).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes-native deployment workflows.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring).
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery or Snowflake for data analytics and integration.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases or event-driven/message-based architectures.
• Experience with serverless services, managed data pipelines, or data lake platforms.

Optiblack is a product growth firm that works with product leaders to drive revenue from data. Optiblack has worked with 50+ firms and created an impact of $300M+ USD

Optiblack is looking to add a product analyst that works with their clients on client engagement.

Job Descriptions

0. Monitoring

 Look at data from various sources daily to understand insights

 Identify areas of improvement

 Create the dashboards as per requirements

 Build tracking plan

1. Data Analysis

 Gather and analyze data from various sources to extract actionable insights.

 Use statistical techniques and data visualization to interpret trends and patterns.

 Identify opportunities for product improvements based on data analysis.

2. Product Performance Evaluation

 Monitor key product metrics and performance indicators.

 Conduct regular evaluations to assess product performance against goals and benchmarks.

 Identify areas of improvement and recommend strategies for optimization.

3. Market Research

 Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.

 Analyze market data and customer feedback to identify market opportunities.

 Provide insights on target market segments and potential customer segments.

4. User Experience Enhancement

 Collaborate with UX UI designers to improve the user experience of the product.

 Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback on product usability and satisfaction.

 Recommend enhancements and features to improve user experience.

5. Requirement Gathering

 Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements.

 Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand user and business needs.

 Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories or product specifications.

6. A/B Testing

 Plan, execute, and analyze A/B Tests to evaluate the impact of changes or new features.

 Use data from A/B tests to make data-driven decisions and optimize the product.

7. Reporting and Presentation

 Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights, findings, and recommendations.

 Present data analysis and product performance evaluations to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

 Clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise and understandable manner.

Skills Required for a Product Analyst

1. Technical Skills

 Data Analysis: Proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.

 Tools: Mixpanel or similar

 Market Research: Knowledge of market research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and competitor analysis.

 Product Management Tools: Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana to manage product backlogs, roadmaps, and user stories.

 User Experience (UX) Design: Understanding of UX principles and the ability to work closely with designers to enhance the user experience of the product.

 A/B Testing: Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing A/B tests to measure the impact of product changes.

 SQL and Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL to extract and analyze data from databases.

2. Workplace Skills

 Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and document requirements.

 Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and propose practical solutions to improve product performance and user experience.

 Critical Thinking: Capacity to think analytically, assess situations, and make data-driven decisions.

 Stakeholder Management: Skill in managing relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and balancing competing priorities.

 Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, developers, and marketers.

 Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, adjusting priorities as needed.

 Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in data analysis, documentation, and requirement gathering.

• Storing data and ensuring that it is displayed to that user who are supposed to have access to it
• Developing business logic for systems to process in the front end
• Managing APIs resources which work across the Product Architecture
• Participating in the architecture of a system and data science analysis
• Organizing the logic of the system which runs across various tiers
• Involving in building frameworks or the architecture to make it easier to program against
• Back-end developers should have the skill for implementing algorithms and solving system related problems

Desired Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years of experience in rest api/Database design, development and architecture
• Strong programming and debugging skills with sound understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object oriented programming
• PHP/ Mysql experience with hands on application delivery is a must
• Hands on experience with an API management
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous interfaces and Microservice API development is a must
• Hands-on experience with version control system like Git is desirable
• Knowledge in PHP, Codeigniter, Doctrine, MySQL, ElasticSearch, ReST endpoint development
• Implementing API management using API management software (like Apigee or others) to include API proxies mashups, rate limiting, security, analytics, monetization and developer portals
• Kafka/RabbitMQ messaging architecture notification
• Knowledge of Algorithms and data structures is also essential
• An awareness of security concerns is important, as each layer has its vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of the differences between multiple delivery platforms like mobile vs. desktop
• Basic exposure to frontend techs like HTML and CSS is desirable    

We are looking for a seasoned technology professional who can use their experience to build effective teams, high-performance culture, scalable processes and mentor aspiring talent. The candidate must be entrepreneurial, hands-on in technology, must have experience with design, development, and delivery of mobile apps, web applications and tech platforms, at scale. It is highly important for the candidate to have experience with eCommerce and is expected to have some experience in the retail sector, building technology systems and platforms.

The person is expected to be a technology leader with the capability of building and leading a high-performance engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical authority in prospective meetings with other departments and provide guidance to developers
• Provide Hands-on Technical leadership, in the development, operation, and improvement of services
• Work with the wider team to ensure high-quality code is delivered in line with the project goals and delivery cycles
• Work with product managers to understand user needs for new/existing services
• Work closely with designers to deliver rapid prototypes as well as production code to ensure high accessibility standards are upheld. We expect familiarity with modern frameworks and languages, as well as best practices such as Clean Code, TDD, BDD, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and DevOps
• Attract, hire, retain and develop top-notch engineering/technology talent
• Implement technology product(s) as per the product requirements, using appropriate technologies
• The company’s tech-stack comprises Node.js (for Backend), MongoDB as the Database (MEAN stack), and Native App development (for iOS and Android)
• Communicate business goals to the engineers. Keep them focused on building the right product and in the right manner. Ensure that engineering is always adding business value and communicate this value to the business leaders
• Be an individual contributor if necessary. Engineering managers could spend ~20% of their time coding and contribute to the code base
• Perform regular code review of the code being developed by your team, to maintain the high quality of code

Qualification

• Computer Science & Engineering education/degree from an internationally recognized top technology institute or university
• 8-10 years of overall experience in the delivery of quality scalable and extensible software. Should currently be leading a team of top-notch developers as an Engineering Manager or Technical Architect.
• Experience of leading product development in B2C startups
• 4+ years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, and scaling high-quality mobile apps and end-to-end systems (consumer-facing and business-facing systems), under tight timelines and delivery pressure
• Experience with backend software development at a high scale. Experience with distributed systems, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices design.
• Capacity to take the complete responsibility of developing and delivering a product-mobile apps and backend. Has good design sense. Has to experience with Node.js.
• Knowledge of new and cutting-edge technologies & tools. Experience working on complex projects having Analytics, Data-Science and Machine Learning components.