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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.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in the Development of JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands-on experience in Relational Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem-solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

A full-stack developer is a versatile professional who has expertise in both front-end and back-end web development. They are responsible for building and maintaining all aspects of a web application or software product. Here are some key roles and responsibilities typically associated with full-stack developers:

1. Front-end Development:

• User Interface (UI) Design: Designing the user interface of web applications to ensure they are visually appealing and user-friendly.
• HTML/CSS: Creating the structure and styling of web pages using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
• JavaScript: Writing client-side code to add interactivity and functionality to web applications. Knowledge of popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js is often required.

1. Back-end Development:

• Server-side Programming: Developing server-side logic and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) using programming languages like Python, Java, Ruby, Node.Js(Node), or React Js(React).
• Database Management: Designing and managing databases, including creating schemas, writing SQL queries, and using database management systems like MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
• Server Configuration: Setting up and configuring web servers, such as Apache, Nginx, or IIS, and deploying applications.

1. Integration and APIs:

• Building and integrating third-party APIs and services into web applications.
• Developing RESTful or GraphQL APIs to allow communication between the front-end and back-end components.

1. Version Control:

• Using version control systems like Git to track changes in code and collaborate with other developers.

1. Security:

• Ensuring the security of web applications by implementing authentication, authorization, and other security measures.
• Protecting against common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

1. Testing and Debugging:

• Writing unit tests, integration tests, and performing debugging to ensure the reliability and quality of the code.

1. Deployment and DevOps:

• Deploying web applications to production servers and managing the deployment process.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), is often beneficial.

1. Performance Optimization:

• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in web applications to ensure optimal speed and responsiveness.

1. Collaboration:

• Collaborating with designers, product managers, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver functional solutions.

1. Maintenance and Updates:

• Regularly updating and maintaining web applications to ensure they remain compatible with evolving technologies and security standards.

1. Documentation:

• Creating documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture to facilitate future development and troubleshooting.

1. Problem Solving:

• Full-stack developers need strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

1. Continuous Learning:

• Staying updated with the latest web development trends, tools, and technologies to enhance skills and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Full-stack developers play a crucial role in the development lifecycle of web applications, from conceptualization and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Their ability to work on both front-end and back-end components makes them valuable assets in web development teams.

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for 100% uptime of Network with efficient and timely first support on a 24x7 basis to meet Business Goals; providing the highest level of Technology Support, Introducing and maintaining the state of the art Technology in line with the Business Strategy.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Ability to Influence
• Customer Sensitivity
• Execution Excellence
• Functional Expertise
• Situation Handling
• Team Management
• Working Together

Role Description:

1. Work Experience: Should have work experience in Telco / ISP service Provider background
2. Should have experience in Planning and Operations of Broadband network.
3. Should Lead a Team and Manage Day to Day NOC Operation.
4. Manage Outages in the Network and Provide resolution within SLA; Handle Customer Escalation with Minimal Turnaround time.
5. Escalating Issues and Co-ordinating with vendor team on Bug fixes and Resolutions.
6. Maintain the Uptime of the network at 100%.
7. Should Monitor the Network and planning maintenance activities timely.
8. Should work on building redundancy and elimination of Point of Failures.
9. Should work on Bandwidth Management and Traffic Load Balancing Mechanism.
10. Provide backend support to cross functional teams for new provisioning and Fault Repair.
11. Should be available 24*7 for support for responding to emergency situations and planned activities.
12. Should be Responsible for Inventory Management.
13. Manage and Train NOC team, perform evaluations and hiring, and handle disciplinary responsibilities. 
14. Prepare and Maintain SOPs of critical Process; perform Process Correction on requirement basis.
15. Should analyse fault trends and plan preventive actions.
16. Should be Responsible for publishing of daily, weekly, monthly reports and statistics reports.

Technical Requirements:

1. Should have Good Knowledge of Switching and Routing.
2. Hands-on experience of BGP, MPLS, MPLS L2VPN, MPLS L3VPN, ISIS, OSPF, VLAN, DHCP, PPPoE, STP, LAN, WAN, NAT etc
3. Should have worked in Layer-2 and Layer-3 Switches, Edge Routers; preferably on Cisco and Huawei Devices.
4. Should have worked on GPON Technology and have understanding of Operation and Troubleshooting skills, hands on experience on installation and implementation of OLTs and ONTs.
5. Should have worked on NMS Tools and have understanding of SNMP Protocol.
6. Should have understanding of BNG workings principles, RADIUS and Diameter protocols.
7. Should have Good understanding of Fiber Technology.
8. Should have understanding of Wireless Technologies such as 802.1b/g/n, 802.11ac, should be able to configure WIFI routers and debug issues.
9. Must have done BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Electrical Engineering
10. CCNA/CCNP Certification is Preferred.

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