Openings @ Avalara Technologies.

Hi All,

We have following openings in Avalara Technologies.

If interested, please send me your resume to - Kishore.soma@gmail.com

1.       Designation: Senior Software Engineer - Netsuite (Techno-Functional)(5+ Years)

               Location-Pune

               Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Developing configurations, enhancements, & customizations of NetSuite

·         Suite Script development

·         Developing integrations using Suite Talk

·         Improving current NetSuite functions and adding new functionality via custom script creation using Suite Script

·         Come up with technical designs for new features

·         Perform code reviews and ensure coding standards and practices.

Some of the key requirements:

 

• Education – BE, MCA, MCS

Technical Skills:

Must-Have

·         At least 5 years of experience with JavaScript.

·         Experience with NetSuite extensions, scripting and Database skills.

·         SuiteTalk & experience integrating NetSuite with other applications.

·         Strong knowledge of NetSuite workflows, Sales / Purchase modules and Financials

·         Good understanding of OOP concepts

·         Good design skills

·         RESTful APIs, MVC, ASP.Net

Nice-to-Have

·         JUnit

·         Experience in SaaS product

Soft Skills

 

·         Competencies

Must-Have

·         Fluent in written and spoken English.

·         Must be a team player and participate actively in technical/project decision making process.

Nice-to-Have

·         Experience with AGILE development processes like Scrum

·         Experience in working with geographically diverse teams.

 

2.       Designation: Software Engineer(3-5 Years)

Location-Pune

Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Job Summary:

·         Analyze the ERP modules functionally.

·         Understand the architecture of ERP to be able to integrate with technically.

·         Understand Avalara products and integrations.

·         Develop plugin based on the ERP architecture and our functional requirements.

·         Programming and maintainability of the code should match the industry standards.

·         Documenting the solution approach for each integration.

 

Some of the key requirements:

·         Advanced degree in computer science or equivalent.

·         Strong expertise in Microsoft Technologies .Net framework, VB.net, C#.net on Windows Applications.

·         Strong expertise in web languages like PHP, JavaScript and CSS.

·         Strong experience in SQL and Databases.

·         Must have sound knowledge of object oriented programming.

·         Experience working with XML.

·         Strong understanding and analytical skill.

·         Should be able to work with minimum information/Documents.

·         Should be good at preparing the documents.

·         Must be able to work as a team rather than individual.

·         Responding promptly and professionally to bug reports.

·         Review and repair legacy code.

 

Additional Skills:

·         Strong Exp. in ERP domain.  

·         Strong understanding of performance and scalability considerations when building applications.

·         Experience with Agile software development methodologies, continuous integration, and test-driven development are very desirable.

·         Passion for innovating new approaches for delivering efficient enterprise business solutions.

·         Excellent communication and team collaboration skills with ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders

·         Experience with GIT / VSS / SVN.

 

3.       Designation: Senior Tech Support Engineer (4-6 years)

Location-Pune

Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Job Summary:

·          Serve as front line contact for external customers by answering technical support telephone calls and emails.

·          Answer questions and troubleshoot issues related to use of the software applications.

·          Act as an advocate for the customer and effectively communicate feedback to and from the members of our product development, product management etc in a very clear and concise method.

·          Take ownership of technical issues from initial report to final resolution.

·          Assist internal groups with technical issues and inquiries.

·          Set up test environments to verify reported software bugs and log them into our bug tracking database.

·          Create support documentation to be used internally as well as for customers.

·          Support testing efforts prior to new releases.

·          Proactively monitor the customer's environment by running reports and activity logs and product usage to identify application issues that prevent customers from achieving system supported business objectives.

·          Maintain customer in our existing CRM application.

·          Help expand the knowledge base towards self-serving customers by producing relevant, accurate documentation like FAQs, User manuals, Installation guides etc.

·          Effectively train customers on Avalara product(s)

·          Should be able to write basic database queries and troubleshoot customer issues

·         Be open to accept additional responsibilities assigned to meet the deadlines

 

Some of the key requirements:

·         Educational qualification: B.E, BCA, B. Sc (Comp Science) or any other equivalent degree.

·         The right candidate should be able to exceed customer expectations by providing outstanding customer service

·         Strong team player with excellent verbal & written communication skills and customer interaction skills 

·         Excellent trouble shooting & problem solving skills 

·         Candidate should be willing to work in rotational shifts including night shifts

 

 

4.       Designation: SDET (5-8years)

Location-Pune

Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Job Summary:

·         Engage in continuous automated and manual testing activity throughout agile development iterations to ensure zero defects.

·         Participate in iteration planning, providing input on required testing tasks, process, and associated effort for the selected user stories.

·         Create and manage bug reports, ensuring they are clearly communicated to the team and addressed in a timely, thorough, and satisfactory manner.

·         Provide feedback and recommendations on software usability and functionality.

·         Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.

·         Be a passionate voice of the customer within the development organization.

·         Be a key participant in creating a Quality First and Zero Defects culture.

·         Be open & able to adapt new technology frequently & fairly quickly and start producing results.

 

Some of the key requirements:

·         A strong background with SQL and C#.NET. Strong understanding & hands on experience with testing of REST API's using custom automation framework.

·         Hands on knowledge of different test methodology & corresponding tools like NUnit, MsTest, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, etc.

·         Sound knowledge about best practices in coding, scripting. Attitude to enforce them on developers to adhere to best practices.

·         Passion for continuing education and improving code quality through interaction with development team. Perform code reviews and be able to suggest and influence design decisions.

·         Passion for finding bottlenecks and thresholds in existing code through the use of automation tools.

·         Should have broad minded thinking-should be able to look at system from bird eye view & at the code level as well.

·         Must have knowledge about Continuous integration/Jenkins.

·         Software Developers (who does not have prior testing experience or having minimal testing experience) but passionate to take an SDET role are also encouraged to apply.

·         Basic knack for testing attitude. Someone who loves to break somebody's code by writing own code.

 

5.       Designation: Senior WordPress Developer (5-6years)

Location-Pune

Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Job Summary:

·         Understand lead gen and UX/brand goals of the team, with impeccable focus on responsive design (mobile first) and corporate style guide.

·         Implement connections between our WordPress sites and various other systems using public/private API's.

·         Implement new landing page/website layouts and functionality in WordPress, either building templates or simply in HTML/CSS.

·         Interface with other Developers, Product Owners, Program Manager, Systems Architect, and Lead Engineer to deliver top-quality work.

·         Ensure integrity of web properties through development, testing, and implementation phases.

·         Stay current on technical advancements for continuous infusion of learning within the group.

Some of the key requirements:

·         At least 3 years of experience hand-coding HTML, CSS and other UI technologies.

·         At least 5 years PHP coding inside WordPress and themes, including plug-in development.

·         At least 3 years Javascript/jQuery coding experience.

·         At least 1 year using JSON objects/data.

·         At least 1 year integrating REST APIs.

·         Experience using git/GitHub.

·         Track record of delivering on time, within scope, zero defects.

·         Experience using lean project tracking software (Jira a bonus).

 

6.       Designation: Landed Cost – Domain Expert (3+ years)

Location-Pune

Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Job Summary:

Description

The Landed Cost Domain Expert will research and monitor indirect tax and customs laws and fees impacting import and export duties, as well as map compliance and taxability information to Harmonized System codes.

The Landed Cost Domain Expert should be able to analyze and interpret laws and follow the process and deadlines to integrate those laws into the AvaTax product.  This role will work closely with other members of the local Pune team, as well as with U.S. team members.

Although not required on a daily basis, the candidate must be flexible to overlap work timings with US timings, as needed.

 

• Domain Expert 
  • Create and maintain specifications for updating duty rates, other import taxes (i.e., sales tax, VAT, excise, consumption, environmental, incidental import fees, etc.), and classification trees.
  • Assisting other team members in the interpretation or synthesis of complex trade regulatory information.
  • Mapping of compliance and taxability information to HS codes
  • Occasional client support, for example Classification determination
  • Constructive review of research, data, and determinations of other team members.
  • Acceptance testing of configurations loaded into systems.

 

• Regional Owner
  • Production of comprehensive summaries of assigned countries
  • Monitor trade organizations and governmental websites for updates across assigned region.

Locating, collecting, and synthesizing trade information from governments, international trade organizations and other trade sources across the region.

 

Some of the key requirements:

 

Necessary

• A demonstrated background in international trade
• Trade information research experience
• Familiarity with Harmonized System, Rules of Origin, and Import and Export documentation
• Ability to produce high-quality independent legal research 
• Flexibility to work as part of global content delivery team
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong English writing and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail required
• Proficient in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Available to work approximately 5 hours/week in line with U.S. time zones, as required

 

• Desirable
  • Customs Broker's License (or local equivalent) - desirable
  • Working literacy/proficiency with multiple global languages 
  • Familiarity working with office productivity tools, and wikis.

 

Familiarity working with office productivity tools, and wikis.

Ideal Competencies of new Researchers

• Awareness of, and ability to recognize major languages/currencies/units of measure.
• Basic aptitude for mathematics and procedural writing.
• Inquisitiveness, attention to detail, and other basic indicators of a high-quality researcher.
• Bonus Points for:
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, trade/customs compliance and tax.
  • Knowledge of technical specification writing.

Proficiency with multiple major languages.