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Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project document

Requirements and skills
Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector
Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Job Role : IBM Sterling OMS Solution Architect

Experience : 15+ Years

Notice period : Immediate

Location : Trivandrum / Kochi / Remote

Note : OMS & Retail domain Experience is mandatory

Job Description :

As a Software Architect – IBM Sterling OMS, you will lead the design and delivery of high-quality enterprise-class OMS solutions and play a crucial role in guiding teams through architecture, implementation, and optimization of the Sterling platform

Mandatory Skills :

IBM Sterling OMS Architecture, Retail Domain Experience, Advanced Java, Sterling OMS Configuration & Customization, APIs (REST/WebServices), DB2/Oracle, XML/JSON, MQ Integration.

Responsibilities include :

• Define solution architecture and detailed technical design for IBM Sterling OMS initiatives across programs and projects.
• Lead and mentor development teams in designing, coding, customizing, and deploying Sterling OMS solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable, resilient, and maintainable Sterling OMS architecture.
• Oversee end-to-end development for IBM OMS including design, development, deployment, debugging, and documentation.
• Ensure all OMS enhancements meet performance, scalability, and security standards aligned with stakeholder KPIs.
• Manage and evaluate technical requirements related to Sterling OMS (v10.0) including configurations, APIs, workflows, and database extensions.
• Estimate effort, cost, dependencies, and timelines for new features and architectural components.
• Provide architectural governance and conduct design and code reviews to ensure consistency with best practices.
• Lead integration architecture involving OMS and external systems (WMS, ERP, Commerce, TMS, Inventory).
• Guide OMS implementation efforts (across SL, BT, or custom OMS setups) and ensure the adoption of best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams across logistics, order orchestration, and fulfillment applications.]
• Drive secure, scalable, cloud-ready OMS development aligned with Agile methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvements through automation, reusable components, and standardized technical artifacts.

Primary Skills :

Experience :

• 15+ years of IT experience, including significant hands-on architecture and solution design experience with IBM Sterling OMS.
• Strong background in Java development at an advanced level.

Technical Skills :

• Advanced expertise in IBM Sterling Order Management System including configurations, customizations, workflows, SDF, DB extensions, and APIs.
• Strong experience with DB2 and Oracle databases, including performance tuning, indexing, and complex queries.
• Proficiency in XML, JSON, and integration patterns involving MQ, WebServices, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments (Intermediate/Advanced).
• Hands-on exposure to GCP (GKE, Artifact Registry, Compute Engine) or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Git and modern DevOps practices.

Secondary Skills :

• Experience integrating Sterling OMS with MQ, WebServices, and cloud-native components.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker for OMS deployment and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Strong soft skills : Self-learning, collaboration, planning, and organization. 

About Founding Minds

At Founding Minds, we are one of the preferred product development partners in the software industry, collaborating with clients across the globe to design and build innovative software products. We also serve as an incubator for many startups, giving our team members exposure to diverse projects and emerging technologies. As a contributor, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm with talented individuals, explore new ideas, and apply a wide range of technologies. We encourage ownership, continuous learning, and innovation. If you are passionate about technology and problem-solving, Founding Minds offers limitless opportunities to grow your career.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automation tool. The ideal candidate will assist in building automation solutions, integrating AI capabilities, and contributing to innovative automation initiatives across domains.

Key Responsibilities

·       Develop and implement automation workflows using automation tools and scripting languages.

·       Assist in integrating AI agents.

·       Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver project requirements.

·       Support deployment and management of automation solutions on cloud platforms.

·       Gain exposure to OCR and document processing systems to enhance automation accuracy.

·       Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve existing automation workflows.

Required Skills and Experience

·       Total Experience: Around 5 years

·       Automation experience: 2 years

·       Development experience in any programming language (Python, Java, C#, etc.)

·       Basic understanding of AI Agents and their application in automation.

·       Familiarity with OCR and document processing technologies.

·       Working knowledge of cloud platforms; experience with Docker or Kubernetes is an advantage.

·       Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

·       Eagerness to learn and grow in automation and AI-driven technologies.

Why Join Us

·       Work with a dynamic team on cutting-edge automation projects.

·       Opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow in a fast-evolving domain.

·       Exposure to multiple technologies and real-world product challenges.

·       Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented work culture.

If you’re enthusiastic about automation and eager to learn, Founding Minds is the place to accelerate your career journey.

Job Role - Senior Dot Net Developer

Experience 8+ years

Location Trivandrum / Kochi

Details Job Description

Candidates with 8+ years of experience in the IT industry and with strong .Net/.Net Core/Azure Cloud Service/ Azure

DevOps. This is a client facing role and hence should have strong communication skills. This is for a US client, and

the resource should be hands-on - experience in coding and Azure Cloud.

Working hours - 8 hours, with 4 hours of overlap during EST Time zone. (12 PM - 9 PM) This overlap hours is

mandatory as meetings happen during this overlap hours.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, document, and maintain robust applications using .NET Core 6/8+, C#, REST APIs, T-

SQL, and modern JavaScript/jQuery

 Integrate and support third-party APIs and external services

 Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions across the full technology stack

 Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

 Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and manage tasks using Jira

 Understand technical priorities, architectural dependencies, risks, and implementation challenges

 Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing solutions with a strong focus on performance and reliability.

Primary Skills

8+ years of hands-on development experience with:

 C#, .NET Core 6/8+, Entity Framework / EF Core

 JavaScript, jQuery, REST APIs

 Expertise in MS SQL Server, including:

 Complex SQL queries, Stored Procedures, Views, Functions, Packages, Cursors, Tables, and Object Types

 Skilled in unit testing with XUnit, MSTest

 Strong in software design patterns, system architecture, and scalable solution design

 Ability to lead and inspire teams through clear communication, technical mentorship, and ownership

 Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities

 Ability to write reusable, testable, and efficient code

 Develop and maintain frameworks and shared libraries to support large-scale applications

 Excellent technical documentation, communication, and leadership skills

 Microservices and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

 Experience in API Integrations

2+ years of hands with Azure Cloud Services, including:

Azure Functions

Azure Durable Functions

Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Storage Queues

Blob Storage, Azure Key Vault, SQL Azure

Application Insights, Azure Monitoring.

Secondary Skills

Familiarity with AngularJS, ReactJS, and other front-end frameworks

Experience with Azure API Management (APIM)

Knowledge of Azure Containerization and Orchestration (e.g., AKS/Kubernetes)

Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Logic Apps

Exposure to Application Support and operational monitoring

Azure DevOps - CI/CD pipelines (Classic / YAML).

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Senior Salesforce QA Engineer to lead quality 

assurance efforts for our Salesforce platform. This role demands expertise in testing Salesforce 

applications, configurations, and integrations to ensure exceptional quality standards. The ideal 

candidate will have a strong background in Salesforce testing, automation frameworks, and crossfunctional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy and Planning:

• Design and implement comprehensive QA strategies tailored to Salesforce ecosystems, 

including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and custom solutions.

• Develop detailed test plans, cases, and scripts based on business and functional requirements.

Testing Execution:

• Conduct manual and automated testing for Salesforce customizations, Lightning components, 

integrations, and third-party applications.

• Execute functional, regression, smoke, system, and integration tests.

Automation Development:

• Build and maintain automated test suites using tools like Selenium, Provar, or other Salesforcecompatible automation tools.

• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the development team.

Defect Management:

• Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

• Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure product quality.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Mentor junior QA team members, sharing best practices for Salesforce testing.

• Act as a QA representative in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and 

retrospectives.

Quality Metrics and Reporting:

• Define and monitor QA metrics, reporting progress and quality insights to stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with Salesforce best practices and organizational standards.

Primary Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Salesforce functionalities, Lightning Experience, and declarative features.

• Proven experience with manual and automated testing in Salesforce environments.

• Proficiency in test automation tools like Selenium, Provar, or TestNG.

Secondary Skills:

• Familiarity with Salesforce-specific challenges, such as Governor Limits and SOQL queries.

• Basic knowledge of Apex and Visualforce.

• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail or Zephyr) and CI/CD platforms (e.g., 

Jenkins, GitLab)

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated QA Automation Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated testing and a passion for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Mandatory Skills:

Automation Testing (Selenium + SpecFlow + C# + TestComplete)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Design, implement, and execute test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure that automated tests are integrated into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and analyze test failures to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Ensure that the quality assurance process is well-documented and adhered to throughout the software development life cycle.
• Review product requirements and provide feedback regarding testability, edge cases, and validation techniques.
• Work closely with developers and product managers to understand project goals and contribute to the overall quality strategy.
• Perform manual testing when necessary and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in QA automation, with strong knowledge of test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, TestNG, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner is a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug test failures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based testing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI.

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

What we look for:

We have a unique opportunity as we are looking for a Sales Manager at Epixel Solutions. You have the opportunity to build the sales process from the ground up. This position will be responsible for developing a sales team, coordinating sales operations, and implementing sales techniques that allow the business to meet and surpass its sales targets consistently. You will work with high-profile customers, evaluate budgets, and determine ways to simplify and improve the sales process.

Your tasks often include assigning sales territories, mentoring members of the sales team, setting quotas, assigning sales training, hiring salespeople, and building sales plans. You will also set goals, identify priorities and eliminate redundant activities to increase sales.

Additional duties could find you traveling to client sites, and attending conferences, conventions, and small workshops representing Epixel Solutions.

This position will report to the Chief Growth officer who heads up the Go To Market (GTM) team.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of our ideal Sales Manager include:

• Developing and implementing strategic sales plans that expand a company’s customer base and solidify its presence.
• Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing sales teams and by assessing the teams' strengths and weaknesses.
• Establishing productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.
• Building and promoting healthy, long-lasting customer relations by partnering with them.
• Developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs to capture key demographics.
• Providing daily/weekly/monthly and quarterly reports of field sales success and communicating the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to the reporting manager.

Skills and qualifications:

A successful Sales Manager candidate with Epixel will be the driving force behind our competent sales team and will have a variety of skills and qualifications that include:

• Ability to communicate, inspire and motivate
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
• Excellent time management skills to maximize their ability to reach goals
• Ability to identify, recruit and hire talented sales reps

Requirements:

Prospective Sales Manager candidates should have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in the sales field, preferably in a fast-moving SaaS organization or startup. They should also have a successful and verified track record in leading a sales department to achieve its goals.

The right candidate should be able to identify opportunities in sales and profits and possess knowledge about allocating Sales Representatives to achieve or exceed set sales performance targets. The candidate must be skilled in data analysis and managing customers using customer relationship management (CRM) as this position involves working with a lot of data and prospects.

Familiarity with our tech stack would be a plus (Zoho, Calendly, Google Apps, Redmine)

The Epixel sales team is war-ready to support our international clients and prospects around the clock. Hence, candidates should be flexible working in three different shifts on and off according to business needs.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in CS concepts such as Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating systems.
• More than 2 years of experience in a development Team with very good knowledge and hands-on experience using Java technologies.
• Knowledge of Java MVC Framework Spring MVC / Spring Boot.
• Good SQL and NoSQL skills
• Knowledge of/experience developing Web APIs using RESTFUL services.
• Deep expertise in at least one programming language & tech stack to write maintainable, scalable, unit-tested code - preferably Java.

Good to Have

• Strong object-oriented design skills, knowledge of design patterns, and an uncanny ability to design intuitive module and class-level interfaces.
• Participation in open source projects.
• Active involvement in solving problems on Github, Stackoverflow and similar other community groups
• Hands on experience on PubSub patterns such as Kafka / RMQ
• Experience with full life cycle development in any programming language on a Linux platform

Responsibilities and Duties

• You will translate high level business problems into scalable design and code.
• Create libraries & Utilities for larger consumption.
• Should understand and have knowledge on the application security practices/vulnerabilities.
• You will write performant, unit-tested code, develop object-oriented models and design data structure for new software projects taking systems aspects into account.