Job Overview Smart Food Safe is seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Manager to lead the recruitment, development, and retention of tech talent. This role is critical in shaping our workforce to drive innovation and growth in the compliance technology space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tech hiring, talent development, and employee engagement, with a passion for building high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Talent Acquisition & Hiring Develop and execute a robust recruitment strategy to attract top tech talent (developers, data scientists, QA engineers, etc.). Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, candidate profiles, and interview processes. Source candidates through multiple channels (job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, hackathons, etc.). Manage end-to-end hiring, including screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Ensure a positive candidate experience and employer branding alignment. 2. Talent Development & Growth Design and implement career development frameworks for tech employees. Identify skill gaps and coordinate training, mentorship, and upskilling programs. Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Work with leadership to create leadership pipelines and succession plans. 3. Employee Retention & Engagement Develop retention strategies to minimize attrition and enhance employee satisfaction. Conduct regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and engagement surveys. Address employee concerns and foster a positive work environment. Implement recognition and reward programs to motivate high performers. 4. Employer Branding & Culture Building Promote Smart Food Safe as an employer of choice in the tech community. Organize tech talks, meetups, and networking events to enhance visibility. Strengthen company culture by driving initiatives around collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 4+ years in talent acquisition and management, preferably in a tech-driven environment. Tech Hiring Expertise: Strong understanding of tech roles (software development, AI/ML, cloud, etc.) and hiring trends. People Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with employees at all levels. Strategic Thinker: Ability to align talent strategies with business goals. Problem Solver: Proactive in addressing talent challenges with creative solutions. Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field. Show more Show less

Company Description Smart Food Safe is a leading SaaS-based product company revolutionizing food safety and compliance solutions. We are seeking a passionate and driven Software QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Bangalore office, contributing to the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge platform. Job Description We are looking for a proactive Software QA Automation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to design, develop, and execute automated testing frameworks for our SaaS platform ( Web and Mobile app). The ideal candidate is a go-getter with a strong focus on QA automation using the latest technologies, coupled with hands-on expertise in performance, security, and penetration testing. This role offers significant career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Responsibilities: Automation Testing: Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar) to ensure high-quality software delivery. Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust to validate system scalability and reliability. Security & Penetration Testing: Perform security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or equivalent to ensure the platform's security. Test Planning & Execution: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, test cases, and execute automated and manual tests for functional, regression, and integration testing. CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and delivery. Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution. Quality Advocacy: Promote best practices in QA processes, contributing to a culture of quality across the development lifecycle. Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest QA automation tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Test Strategy and Planning : Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects. Test Execution : Oversee test execution, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing in assigned software module. Security Testing : Collaborate with security experts to identify potential vulnerabilities. Conduct security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., OWASP). 5. Performance Testing : Define performance testing objectives and scenarios. Execute load, stress, and scalability tests. Analyze performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations. 6. Defect Management : Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes. 7. Automation : Drive test automation initiatives and ensure efficient test coverage. 8. Process Improvement : Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools. 9. Collaboration : Work closely with development, product, and project management teams. 10. Risk Assessment : Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality. 11. Metrics and Reporting : Monitor and report on key quality metrics. 12. Compliance : Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR. Required Skills and Qualifiacations: Experience: 2-4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation, with a focus on web-based SaaS applications. Technical Skills: Proficiency in automation tools like Playwright, Selenium, Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, Locust). Knowledge of security and penetration testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite). Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Understanding of RESTful APIs and API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI. Soft Skills: Go-getter attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Availability: Immediate joiners preferred. Why Join Us : Career Growth: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS products with significant career advancement potential. Innovative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team leveraging the latest technologies to solve real-world challenges. Impactful Work: Contribute to ensuring the quality and security of a platform that drives food safety and compliance globally. Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values initiative and innovation.