UX Designer

Company Description

Appiness Interactive Pvt. Ltd. is a Bangalore-based product development and UX firm that

specializes in digital services for startups to fortune-500s. We work closely with our clients to

create a comprehensive soul for their brand in the online world, engaged through multiple

platforms of digital media. Our team is young, passionate, and aggressive, not afraid to think

out of the box or tread the un-trodden path in order to deliver the best results for our clients.

We pride ourselves on Practical Creativity where the idea is only as good as the returns it

fetches for our clients.

Role Overview

The Creative Intern will assist the social media team with ideation, research, and content

support. This role provides hands-on exposure to real brand work and social media execution.

Key Responsibilities

● Assist in brainstorming content ideas and IPs

● Research trends, creators, and content references

● Support shoots and content creation

● Help with scheduling and basic platform tasks

● Participate in content when required

Tools You’ll Be Exposed To

● Instagram and YouTube platform tools

● Canva or basic design tools

● Google Drive and Sheets

● Scheduling and analytics tools (intro level)

Skills Required

● Interest in content and social media

● Willingness to learn and experiment

● Basic understanding of social platforms

GradRight is an ed-fin-tech company committed to driving transparency and accountability in the global higher education sector.

We are the world's first platform that integrates 'Selection' with 'Financing'. and brings students, banks, and universities into a SaaS environment to make smarter decisions. Using data science, technology, and strategic partnerships across the industry, we enable students to find the “Right University” at the “Right Cost”. We are on a mission to aid a million students to find their best-fit universities and financial offerings by 2025.

Our flagship product - FundRight, is the world’s first student loan bidding platform. In just two years, we have enabled students to get the best deals on $ 1 Billion of loan requests and facilitated disbursements of more than $ 120 Million in loans. We are India's largest single pipeline of education loans and are poised to scale up globally.

Our second product, SelectRight, is the world's first MarTech SaaS platform that redefines how students select the right colleges and how colleges find and engage with the right students.

GradRight is a Delaware, USA-registered company with a wholly-owned subsidiary in India.

Brief:

Obsession with customer needs, passionate about customer experience, and thrive on data - if you resonate with these, then we’d love to hear from you. As a product manager, you’ll be the voice of reason for our entire product ecosystem. You’ll join a fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design and deliver products aligned with the company’s vision and strategy.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect and analyze customer needs, collaborate with key stakeholders to ideate and deliver compelling solutions that create incremental value for customers
2. Create buy-in for product vision across all stakeholders
3. Develop positioning strategies that can drive growth and improve market share
4. Create and maintain detailed product requirements and roadmap
5. Create and track product success metrics and use them to identify problems and opportunities to pursue
6. Work with designers to build wireframes, validate and translate them into full-blown designs
7. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive feasibility analysis and refine product requirements
8. Work closely with engineering teams to deliver the roadmap while optimizing for time-to-market
9. Own the design <> engineering teams hand-off, release timelines, and work with business teams to plan and execute product launches
10. Evaluate marketing and sales strategies to ensure that they are in line with product strategy
11. Standardize the product design process and evangelize the same across all stakeholders

Requirements:

1. At least 6 years experience as a product manager at a B2C startup, with war stories to share
2. Proven track record of managing all aspects of product development lifecycle
3. Strong understanding of software development workflows and ability to work with top-notch engineering teams
4. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Strong presentational and public speaking skills
7. Bias for experimentation and ability to ask the right questions

Good to have:

1. Both B2C and B2B experience, preferably on marketplace-like initiatives
2. Exposure to edTech and/or finTech domains
3. Worked on products that addressed an international audience
4. Worked on products that scaled to millions of users

Location: Hyderabad

Additional resources:

1. Our team - https://gradright.com/team.html
2. Customer Testimonials - https://gradright.com/testimonials.html

GradRight on social media - LinkedIn, Instagram

Core Focus:

• Operate with a full DevOps mindset, owning the software lifecycle from development through production support.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and global team collaboration, including on-call support.

Mandatory/Strong Technical Skills (6–8+ years of relevant experience required):

• Java: 4.5 to 6.5 years experience
• AWS: Strong knowledge and working experience with Cloud technologies minimum 2 years.
• Kafka: 2 years of Strong knowledge and working experience with data integration technologies
• Databases: Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB).

Other Key Technologies & Practices:

• Python, Spring Boot, and API-based system design.
• Containers/Orchestration (Kubernetes).
• CI/CD tools (Gitlab, Splunk, Datadog).
• Familiarity with Terraform and Airflow.
• Experience in Agile methodology (Jira, Confluence).

About the Company:

Alyke, recognized as India's first friendship app, is revolutionizing the way people find friends online through its innovative matching algorithm. Alyke has quickly gained traction, surpassing 1 million users. This platform uniquely connects individuals based on shared interests and proximity and stands out for its commitment to creating a secure environment that encourages users to express themselves freely. Joining Alyke offers the chance to be part of an innovative team dedicated to reshaping the landscape of social connections.

Role Overview:

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Lead at Alyke, you will lead the QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing QA strategies, overseeing all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met. This role requires a combination of strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of QA methodologies in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead and mentor the QA team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Extensive work in Appium is much needed.

● Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, standards, and processes to ensure the highest quality of our software products.

● Oversee the creation and execution of test plans and test cases, ensuring thorough testing of new features and applications.

● Establish and monitor key QA metrics to track and improve software quality and team performance.

● Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and operations to ensure timely and high-quality releases.

● Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage.

● Manage the defect tracking process, ensuring clear documentation and effective resolution of issues.

● Conduct regular reviews and audits of QA processes to identify areas for improvement.

● Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, continuously integrating new techniques and tools into the QA process.

● Ensure the application’s compatibility across different devices and platforms, particularly mobile.

● Develop training programs and materials to enhance the skills and knowledge of the QA team.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

● 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.

● Proven experience in developing and implementing QA processes and strategies.

● Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including experience with manual and automated testing.

● Proficiency in using QA tools such as JIRA, Selenium, Appium, or similar.

● Extensive experience with testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms.

● Strong understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

● Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and manage a team.

● Experience with security testing and understanding of data protection standards is a plus.

● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

Why Join Us?

● Opportunity to lead a QA team in ensuring the quality of a cutting-edge product impacting users globally.

● Work in an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

● Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

● Be part of a passionate and driven team dedicated to transforming the way people connect.

Application Process: If you're excited about leading a team to ensure the quality of a product that brings people together, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to any relevant work or projects you have worked on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Java developers, providing guidance and support
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment
• Design, develop, and implement Java-based solutions that meet project requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure code quality and best practices

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Java development
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks and technologies (Spring, Hibernate, etc.)
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good understanding of software development methodologies and processes

Job Title : Business Development Manager

About Storytech:

We're a digital product agency in Hyderabad that designs and develops extraordinary experiences for mobile and other platforms. We work with exceptional entrepreneurs and brands. We don't just build apps. We create the kind of apps that people use, every day. We have the experience and the knowledge required to get there.

(https://www.storytech.in">https://www.storytech.in)

Description:

We are looking for a skilled Business Development Manager to oversee the relationship of the company with its most important clients. You will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining long-term key customers by comprehending their requirements. The ideal candidate will be apt in building strong relationships with strategic customers. You will be able to identify needs and requirements to promote our company's solutions and achieve mutual satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.
• Satisfy technical needs during sales cycle
• Solicit feedback on products and services.

Requirements:

• Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Proficient in Telugu, English (Telugu mandatory).
• Willingness to Travel.

And if you're excited about:

• Being a part of a company doing something really amazing & redefining stuff.
• Learning & growing far beyond your current horizon
• Competitive compensation with the usual benefits
• A place full of like-minded folks
• A start-up culture that you'd cherish forever in your work life

Job Summary

Develop plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s sales goals

Create a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement – possibly more important than the first item on this list

Proven track record of success building security business in any or all of Security Consulting, Managed Security Services, Vendor - Security Softwar

Classically Sales trained, Well networked locally across - end users, partners and industry bodies / associations

Challenger mentality

Experience Level : 10 + Yrs