UX Designer

Objectives of this role

Work on building the back-end applications that power web and mobile applications.

Developing and implementing complex Node.js applications to the cloud infrastructure.

Designing and maintaining scalable and efficient APIs and integrating third-party APIs into Node.js applications.

Your tasks

• Write an efficient, transparent and well-documented code that meets industry regulations and standards.
• Work collaboratively with designers, stakeholders and product owners to define, design and implement new features in existing software solutions.
• Participate in performance optimisation and tuning of existing Node.js applications by reviewing software code and providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Ensure proper adherence to privacy and security standards.
• Stay updated with the emerging technologies and trends in Node.js development.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in web application development with expertise in Node.js.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies like CSS, HTML and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of database technologies and agile development methodologies.
• Experience working with databases, such as MySQL or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks, such as Express.js.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and DevOps principles.
• Good knowledge of authentication and authorization (JWT , cookies etc) 
• Excellent problem-solving and management skills.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Node.js.
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure, such as AWS.
• Familiarity with front-end development frameworks, such as React.js or AngularJS.
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Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

● To provide functional support for our ERP

Finance applications (Oracle eBusiness Suite)

○ Assist users in case of question

○ Manage functional requests

● Train users to keep the right level of skill

○ To organize audits of the use of systems

○ Detect and collect issues

○ Implement action plan and coordinate actions

● To manage enhancements in accordance with the procedures which apply in the department

○ Collect enhancements from users

○ Challenge the user requirements

● Define priorities

○ Write functional specifications and coordinate developments with the technical team

● Test and train the users

○ Regularly communicate to the users the status of the enhancement

○ Report activity to the management

○ Collaborate with functional support in other zones to share information

○ Optionally, may manage some projects

Key Technical & Functional Competencies
● Functional competencies

○ Strong Business processes: Finance

● Technical competencies

○ Good Knowledge of Oracle SQL

○ Strong Oracle eBusiness Suite

Modules: AP, AR, GL, FA (At least at a professional for two Modules)

○ Basic knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite Modules: INV, PO, OE, WSH is preferable

• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proficient in G-suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Will be closely working with Engineering Manager.
• Organize, schedule, and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to the requirement of meetings.
• Ability to understand organizational workflows and processes.
• Transcribe source material, prepare documents, reports, tables, and charts; distribute as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Attend meetings and take notes of discussions; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries.
• Complete various special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, financial spreadsheets, special reports, and agenda material.
• Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or Executives as needed.

Roles and responsibilities:

- The business development counselor interacts with parents or adult learners after they have taken a demo class and have experienced the product. Since these were high intent nurtured leads, There is no cold calling required. The role involves achieving weekly revenue targets by:

- Inviting parents or the adult learners to a video counseling session

- Conducting a detailed video counseling session with the decision-makers and taking them closer to their decision to purchase

- Looking at the entire sales life-cycle, starting from engaging with parents till final conversion and i.e. enrolment in the program

How is sales at PlanetSpark different?

- High Intent Leads - you get leads after they take a 1-hour demo.

- Extensive Training- you will get extensive instructor training and on-the-job training

- Career Progression - Get fast-track growth in designation and compensation

- Rewards and Recognition- become a star performer and get recognized through the weekly rewards ceremony!

Mission statement for the role:

- Generate revenue by achieving weekly target through consultative inside sales.

Your career path

Working with a fast-growing, the startup provides the opportunity to grow, aggressively up the ladder and assume greater responsibilities and experiences at a very young age. Our meritocratic, performance-based policy identifies and promotes top performers.

- Business development counselor

- Senior business development counselor

- Assistant Manager

- Manager

- Senior Manager

- Associate Director - Associate Vice President - Vice president

Key skills to be successful in the role:

- Excellent communication, interpersonal presentation, and problem-solving skills

- A go better attitude and winning mindset

- Excellent influencing skills and Street smartness

- Performance-driven people who adhere to guidelines set by the organization

What we're looking for?

- We do not look for any specific degree of GPAs. We are open to all those who have a passion for sales and the zeal to grow quickly in their career.

- You should be located in Gurgaon or should be ready to locate to Gurgaon. This is a work-from-office role.

- You should be okay to work 5 days a week with a weekly off on Thursday. Saturday. Sunday are the most important days for your role as maximum customers take their counseling session on these days.

We are looking for a senior developer to produce and implement functional software/web solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects.

In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills. Your goal will be to develop high-quality software/websites that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

Description:

• Migrating legacy applications to new technologies
• Maintaining applications and troubleshooting
• Designing new software programs, websites, and applications
• Managing project timelines and tasks

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as Senior Developer
• Must know - asp.net, MVC Architecture, AJAX, REACTJS, HTML/CSS, MS SQL, JAVASCRIPT
• Python and/or NODEJS, JAVA is added bonus
• Well versed with SSO, Shibboleth and SAML
• Creating and integrating API's
• Should have good knowledge about networking
• Previous experience with applications based on SAML, SSO and CDN's.
• Must have basic knowledge about Identity Providers, access gateways and integration with SSO's

DYD is a new business initiative and we are on the lookout for a passionate and energetic Operations Manager for our Ecommerce platform. This platform is for those candidates who have an innovative edge to their thinking gear and who believe they have the caliber to roll up their sleeves and push it from zero to one making every customer visit on the platform an experiential one.

• Involved in campaign management, including planning of product promotion, product launches, product listing, campaign follow up etc.
• Assist to develop and implement demand generation plans to grow site revenue.
• Liaise with Designer Team on artwork requirements and monitor deadlines for completion
• Responsible for stock inventory accuracy and to address any discrepancy.
• Assist Customer Relations department on product knowledge.
• Logistic coordination when required.
• Prepare and generate purchase orders, invoices and coordinate logistics for B2B operations.
• Involved in product listing, updating pricing & promotion on company’s website.
• Monitor Orders from initiation to completion and raise flags whenever required
• Monitor Service vehicles route plan and report deviations.
• Generate analysis and sales reports on regular basis.
• Overseeing the day-to-day marketplace eCommerce operations, customer service, updates, post listings, promotions, merchandising, maintenance and performance.
• Building on the existing business by adding new categories and product portfolio listings on the marketplaces.
• Product Portfolio management – Assisting the team with product sales and category and performance inputs to optimize the product portfolio from time to time.
• Staying up-to-date with the promotional calendars and plans of eCommerce platforms. Driving category interventions.
• Supporting the eCommerce Head on campaigns and programs.
• Supporting integrations of eCommerce platform with main website as well as backend systems and applications.
• Guiding internal teams and vendor teams on development implementation issues.
• Coordinating with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations on Day-to-day management of the eCommerce platform.

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an ecommerce operations managerial role, automobile industry experience is an added advantage
• Experience handling ecommerce platforms, online sales and website content management
• Excellent communication, Excel and organizational skills in addition to project management experience
• Financial acumen- ability to reconcile accounts receivables with payments received from sales partners
• Ability to manage tasks simultaneously and efficient co-ordination with the other suppliers and vendors
• Experience working on Google and web analytics
• Support evaluating and executing SEO strategies
• Ability to forecast and determine productivity requirements to produce during the day to meet the overall building objectives
• Ability to develop systems, processes and infrastructure related to logistics.
• Implemented lean processes and innovative technology solutions to improve automation and productivity
• Ability to analyze various business scenarios and recommending prompt actions for exponentially expanding business

Senior Manager - Research

About Us

upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale.

upGrad currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

• upGrad was awarded the Best Tech for Education by IAMAI for 2018-19
• upGrad was also ranked as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-after startups in India
• upGrad was earlier selected as one of the top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.
• We were also covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-Tech
• upGrad is the official education partner for the Government of India - Startup India program
• Our program with IIIT B has been ranked #1 program in the country in the domain of
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Role Summary

As a User Research Professional you will establish UX Research practice for your pods and collaborate closely with the product and tech leadership to shape our products. You will work with your peer(s) to set clear methods, standards and metrics for gathering qualitative and quantitative insights to continuously deepen the actionable knowledge of our product teams.

You will work with teams to develop research awareness, skills for engaging learners, community and experts, also knowledge for discerning what is important to take into product or innovation practices. You will maintain the highest level of research rigour across all types of studies and constraints. In addition to laying the foundation for user research for your pods, you will conduct and lead key research activities, applying quantitative or qualitative research methodologies to generate actionable insights for our products, brand and strategic direction. Your success will be the team’s commitment to research practices and knowledge of deep learning practices which are hidden in plain sight from across India's hinterland to metros.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team of UX researchers across any one of the Discovery and Growth, Learning experience, Careers, and Breakout pods
• Partner with User Researchers, Design Leads, Product Managers, and Engineering managers to drive all stages of research from early product direction through summative validation in an Agile work environment
• Lead prioritization about what we research, when to research it, and how that research is conducted; This might mean working with cross-functional teams, multiple devices, brands, and platforms, in order to find opportunities to further improve the user experience
• Influence a diverse set of stakeholders through excellent relationship building, and crisply providing insight and deep domain expertise in research practices and product development
• Put the needs of our varied set of users front and center and driving, through influence and well-constructed presentations of insights, the user experience strategy of our many products
• As a voice of the user, effectively challenge and elevate the customer experience in a data-driven environment
• Design, recruit and moderate research studies regularly (both in-person and remote)
• Use a variety of research methods and tools to best reach the goals of each project in order to provide rich, actionable insights
• Communicate research findings and prioritized recommendations to internal stakeholders in a clear and compelling way

Skills Required

• You have 6+ years of experience as a User Research Leader with experience building successful practices inside of companies
• You have to lead a team of at least 4 people
• You have deep knowledge of qualitative research methods and tools across the Indian diaspora, as well as knowledge of quantitative methods
• You know how to analyze and work with design, business, and product data tracking
• You have an excellent knowledge of UX standards, and bring a deep background in psychology, social sciences, or anthropology to the practice
• You have strong oral and written communication skills in both Hind, English, and ideally one other language relevant to our deep reach in India. Any other language is a bonus.
• Your excellent presentation skills will help you collaborate with team members from a wide range of teams and geographies across India.
• You have experience in working in an agile environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing product priorities
• BA or MS in Psychology, Anthropology or Design with a strong focus on User Research is an added bonus