Jobs at MouthShut.com: Career Opportunities

Technical Management Associate (MBA)

noreply@blogger.com (Infectiously Funny) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:56:00 +0000

Position Title: Technical Management Associate (TMA)

Location: Bandra, Mumbai, India

Educational and Technical Requirements:

MBA or equivalent degree from a reputed University

55% and above at the Bachelor’s degree level (BE/BTech or BSc/BCA)

60% or above aggregate at Class 10 and Class 12 level

Strong Analytical skills for effective problem solving

Decent oral and written communication skills

Aptitude for Math (college level)

Team player, who can also work independently

Ability to grasp issues quickly and make sound, educated decisions

Willingness to relocate as per requirement

Career Path:

During the first year of employment with the company you will undergo extensive classroom and on the job training. All Technical Management Associates typically go through a 2-4 weeks boot camp where they are taught various functions of Internet companies such as ours. A mix of classroom and hands-on training rotates you through various departments of the company for varying amounts of time. These departments include Quality Assurance, IT, Program Management, Data Mining, Technical Support, Seminar, Sales and Marketing etc.

About the Company:

Zarca Interactive is a global, technology based, hi-tech research solutions company. The company has the industry's most powerful research platform and has signed up several Fortune 500 clients. The list includes the who's who of the corporate world in North America, Europe and Middle East.

Website: www.zarca.com

MouthShut.com, a sister company is India’s leading Internet company. Founded in 2000, MouthShut.com is India's first and the world's leading Web 2.0 cutting-edge hi-technology new- media company. MouthShut.com has won MANY prestigious awards such as the Manthan Award for Best Youth website in India- 2006. Red Herring Asia Top 100- 2008. Most recently, MouthShut won India's best portal award 2010.

Website: www.mouthshut.com

Top 10 Reasons to Work for MouthShut.com

noreply@blogger.com (Infectiously Funny) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:46:00 +0000

Is MouthShut the right place for you?

Our obsession with Internet technology is beyond description. We love to do innovative technology and set new benchmarks for others to follow.

Well, if you are a team player, can work independently and enjoy an entrepreneurial environment then MouthShut is the right place for you.

At MouthShut, we know how to strike a balance between fun and work.

MouthShut work benefits includes:

a. Liberal paid vacation
b. Most Public holidays
c. Personal Leaves
d. Sick Leaves
e. Maternity Leaves (for expectant and new mothers)
f. Infant Care Leaves (for fathers, yes we care for new dads)
g. Family and Medical Leaves
h. Emergency Leaves
i. Health Club Membership

Competitive Salary: Better than Industry average
Incentives and Annual Performance Bonus

Social Club:
Regular team bonding events
Outdoor Picnics
Movie Nite
Lots of fun activities

Food Program:

MouthShut cares for your health and happiness. The company provides on premises:

a. Free, delicious, healthy morning breakfast
b. Free, vegetarian and non-veg (chicken), catered lunch
c. Healthy evening snacks option...

More than 65% of our employees gain weight with 3 months of joining the company.

If that don't impress you...our location may perhaps?

We are located in the heart of India's commercial capital: in Bandra, Mumbai.
Within 5 minutes of walking-distance is Pali Hill, the home to stars, bollywood actors and celebrities. There are more than 40 restaurants and 30 banks within 5 minutes walking-distance of the company.
Our office building has a character of its own.

All that impresses you?

Sr. Manager- Social Media Marketing

noreply@blogger.com (Dhanya Shankar) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:09:00 +0000

Position: Sr. Manager- Social Media Marketing, MouthShut.com

Location: Mumbai, IndiaMouthShut.com, the leading platform on product reviews and social networking is looking for Sr. Manager - Social Media Marketing - a person who will be responsible for developing and executing on a social media marketing campaign for MouthShut.com and drive user loyalty and greater brand-buzz. The idea is to build a loyal and engaged community of MouthShut.com and launch inclusive campaign by working closely with Director, Communications and various other departments.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and execute social media marketing plans, including meetups, contests and awareness campaigns
Manage MouthShut accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube to build communities and engage users
Coordinate with the communications and product teams to develop social media messaging
Investigate opportunities to build awareness in new markets through social media
Track and report results of social media efforts

Preferred Knowledge/Experience

Experience with social media, particularly Twitter, Facebook and YouTube (preferred: experience using social media as a marketing tool)
Knowledge of online user behavior and online consumer marketing

Required/Preferred Skills

3+ years leading and managing online marketing programs such as online advertising SEM/SEO, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing etc.
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to function independently and in teams, with a strong eye for detail and analysis

Qualification

Bachelor's degree with love for Internet

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and skills
Paid Annual Leave
Lots of free food, breakfast, lunch, snacks
Company Performance Bonus
Fun-filled, energetic environment where success is celebrated professionally
Opportunity to lead a team and progress to Associate Director

Application Procedure
Interested persons should submit a letter of application explaining their interest and résumé to the attention of jobs@mouthshut.com A tip – if your application reveals your personality, be sure that your résumé will be viewed with a lot of interest.

About MouthShut.com
MouthShut.com set the ball rolling for Web 2.0 in India. Founded in 2000, MouthShut.com provides independent consumer reviews on thousands of products and services. It is a strong community of ordinary consumers who love to share their opinions about products and services. MouthShut.com has won several awards for its pioneering services and has brought a revolution in the way consumers and companies interact.

Senior Software Engineer

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Roles and Responsibilities

Work as a senior-level Microsoft .NET developer using extensive object-oriented design patterns and Web development tools – We also have vacancy for a mid-level
Undertake technical lead role on development projects, advising on technologies and methodologies as well as coaching junior team members
Apply development experience using the .NET framework to support client needs
Analyze, design, and develop Web-based applications
Solve project-related problems and identify opportunities for improvement
Write technical documentation including use cases and design documents

Technical Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technology field
Engineering background ( Graduation in BE / BTech, BSC, BCA / MCA) is a pre-requisite
Aggregate percentage of SSC / HSC or equivalent levels should be above 60 %
Experience as senior developer and/or technical lead on at least four successful projects
3-4 years of experience in ASP.NET technology (.NET, C#, VB.NET, ASP, IIS, etc.)
In depth knowledge of .NET framework (ideally 2.0)
2-3 years of experience in SQL
Good knowledge of HTML / CSS / AJAX
Experienced in full software development lifecycle; requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation
Understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques
Familiarity with UML Modeling
Familiarity with process modeling techniques
Experience in creating software architecture documents and other design artifacts

Personal Skills

Strong analytical skills for effective problem solving
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Accent or dialect will not be a constraint
Ability to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical judgment
Work well with teams or in a team environment
Willingness to re-locate

Technical Analysts - Trainee

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:32:00 +0000

MouthShut.com the world’s leading consumer information portal is offering a bright chance for young engineers to work at its Mumbai offices.

Job Title : Technical Analysts- Trainee
Apply: Click here to apply for the Technical Analysts-Trainee position
Location: Bandra (W), Mumbai

Core Responsibilities: A technical analyst is an ENTRY LEVEL position in MouthShut.com for Engineers

Besides many things, this position may involve one or more of the following:

- Web Software Testing
- Data Analysis
- Product Category Management
- Web Usability testing
- Client Implementation
- Product Feature designs

This is a very hands on position that involves comprehensive 2 years training in the various technical areas of the company. A successful completion of this training period opens doors To various other senior technical as well as semi-technical positions within the company

Requirement : - Bachelor’s degree in Computer or other Engg.

- 0-2 years of work experience
- Excellent school and college academic record
[Preferred: (10th Std. – 65%) (12th Std – 65%) B.E. – First Class]
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Fresh non BE graduates with an aptitude for computers are also encouraged to apply.

Apply: Click here to apply for the Technical Analysts-Trainee position

About MouthShut.com

MouthShut is India's leading Internet company. It has built the world’s most sophisticated, vocal and influential platform where consumers gather to exchange their opinions about products and services. On MouthShut, consumer review products, compare features and prices and rant and rave of what they dislike or like.

At MouthShut, we work hard and play hard. We are growing bigger everyday and we need bright people to help us become the top Internet brand in India.
Apply: Click here to apply for the Technical Analysts-Trainee position

Apply: Click here to apply for the Technical Analysts-Trainee position

Director of Marketing

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:30:00 +0000

POSITION: Director of Marketing
LOCATION: Bandra, Bombay, INDIA

MouthShut.com has grown beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. We have become the portal through which the world comes to learn more about consumers in India, Indian successful brands and brands that have some work to do.

India has started to shine and the rest of the world is looking at us to understand how we do it. It’s not just your reviews or comparisons, it’s the way people in India think, our goals, aspirations and hopes, what makes us tick and what ticks us off…our secret sauce (or our secret daal perhaps?) that makes us this great nation.

Founded in 2000, MouthShut.com is looking for an individual whois: Brilliant–Energetic and Super-Self-Motivated

Director of Marketing who is looking for more than just a job. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for someone who gets a rush out of competing-to-win in the online world. This is a chance to leave your mark.

We are a team of passionate people who have built a solid company and grown to millions of users without having a single full-time marketing person. Everyone loves us and we now need your MARKETING GENIUS to make us a global leader in the next 12-18 months

The right candidate understands that Google is successful for reasons beyond being a “good product.” He/she knows it’s all about execution of bold ideas. In fact, you might have been someone who was #2 or 3 at Google or a Google-like enterprise. You have a solid educational background and an urge to make a phenomenal success of your career.
The following should help you decide if this is for you:

(1) We are highly selective about who we hire because of the nature of the opportunity. We can’t waste our time. We’re not looking to manage an employee. We need someone who will be a core member of the team that takes this to the next level. Of the 80 or so people we have interviewed, most are looking for a conventional job. You are clearly not.

(2) You might have an MBA from a recognized B-school or your recent work history reflects your talent and drive. You are the type of person who would have started your own company, except you don’t know how to build technology. We are that group that complements you.

(3) You might consider reading “Hardball: Five Killer Strategies for Trouncing the Competition” in the April-04 issue of Harvard Business Review. If the article gets you excited, we’re looking for you.

Respond with your CV and cover letter and let’s chat. You can email jobs@mouthshut.com

Web Usability Expert

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:29:00 +0000

Position: Web Usability Expert
The selected candidate will be responsible for producing browser-based software solutions to realize website design and interface concepts.

Major responsibilities include creating flowcharts, schematic drawings, and rough blueprints to illustrate site structure and communicating ideas/decisions to designers; design and conduct usability studies.

You should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field preferably from a reputed design college in India or overseas, such as Carnegie Mellon University or NID (Ahmedabad) or IDC (IIT Mumbai/Delhi) or JJ School of Art (Mumbai) or other institutes of similar stature.

3+ years experience in a similar capacity.

Apply: jobs@mouthshut.com