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Senior Sales Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and expand customer base by identifying and engaging with contractors, applicators, and general contractors in the assigned territory.
- Follow up on project tenders and construction leads, working alongside the internal sales and infrastructure sales teams to support ongoing bids.
- Assist in obtaining and maintaining product approvals with local and regional Departments of Transportation (DOTs), in coordination with technical teams.
- Support approved contractors and end-users with product selection, application methods, and troubleshooting.
- Build strong working relationships with contractors and DOT personnel to enhance product visibility and acceptance.
- Provide product demonstrations and basic technical training to customers and application teams.
- Report regularly on territory performance, customer feedback, and local market trends.
- Represent the company at industry-related events such as seminars, trade shows, and contractor meets as assigned.
- Perform additional responsibilities or support tasks as directed by the Regional Sales Manager.
Key Requirements:
- Good understanding of construction practices and materials
- Basic knowledge of product approval and specification processes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer-focused, with the ability to explain technical details clearly
- Self-driven with a willingness to travel within the assigned region
- Organized and responsive with good reporting habits
Qualification:
BachelorsDegree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with exposure to civil materials testing or construction chemicals.
About SikaSika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.
Sika Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is a subsidiary of Sika AG-Switzerland and started its operations in 2010 on 100th anniversary of Sika worldwide.
With an aim to become number one construction chemical company in Pakistan, Sika Pakistan opened its head office in Lahore with regional offices in Karachi, Islamabad and Faisalabad. Simultaneously, Sika Pakistan also launched its manufacturing facility in Lahore during the first year of the start of operations in Pakistan to facilitate its customer needs.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Python Developer
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Location: Remote (Philippines/Pakistan)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: 09:00AM-05:00PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Role Overview:
We're looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in designing and maintaining our backend infrastructure, building high-quality data products, and solving complex problems using our vast automotive datasets. You'll work closely with fellow developers and stakeholders to drive technical projects from conception to deployment while contributing to the overall reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of core backend systems and data products
- Build scalable, high-performance infrastructure to support data-heavy applications
- Optimize backend systems for maintainability, performance, and scalability
- Oversee and maintain production systems to ensure reliability, up-time, and data accuracy
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in live environments
- Develop and refine automated data scraping pipelines
- Leverage our proprietary datasets to solve industry-specific problems and deliver value to customers
- Work closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders across the company
- Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and career growth
- Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation for systems and processes
- Explore and prototype new ideas for data-driven web applications and business models
- 3+ years of experience in Python (preferably in a production environment), with a solid understanding of best practices for writing clean, maintainable code
- Hands-on experience with Python frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, and optionally Scrapy for data scraping
- Strong working knowledge of Linux systems and SQL databases. Experience with distributed databases is a plus
- Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL in production environments
- Experience designing, building, and supporting backend systems from scratch
- Comfortable managing and optimizing live production systems
- Familiarity with data scraping techniques and large-scale data processing
- Self-driven and highly productive with minimal supervision in a remote work environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across time zones and collaborate with a global team
- A passion for solving problems creatively and exploring new data-driven business ideas
- Familiarity with PHP is a plus, especially in hybrid environments involving LAMP/LEMP stacks
- Experience mentoring or working with junior developers
- Demonstrated initiative through personal or open-source projects
- Fully Remote Work Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection
- Healthcare Coverage We provide health benefits for you and your family's well-being
- Leave Days, Vacation Time, and Paid Holidays Recharge and take the time you need
- Equipment Funds Get support to set up or upgrade your home office
- Profit Sharing Monthly and annual bonuses tied to company performance
- Long-Term Employment We value team members who grow with us
- Collaborative Team Culture Work with a supportive and globally distributed team
AutoScale Ventures is a technology-driven company with 50+ team members across the Philippines, Pakistan, India, the U.S., China, and Canada. We operate a group of businesses spanning tech, data services, recruiting, and real estate, including:
- VinAudit: Vehicle history and market data provider
- Proxy Services: High-speed private proxy solutions
- EliteWork: Remote workforce platform and SaaS productivity tool
- Voliplex: Long-term U.S. real estate investment firm
Important Note: Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. We look forward to meeting the right person for this role! Seniority level
- Seniority level Not Applicable
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Executive Transmission Network Operations & Performance Management
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Job Purpose:
- The purpose of this Job role is to perform the operation and maintenance of transmission network which includes optical transmission, microwave transmission, fiber cable networks and IP-Core networks.
Job Responsibilities:
- The candidate will be responsible to ensure smooth operations of CMPAK transmission and optical fiber network
- The candidate will be responsible for performance management related to Core optical (Metro/Long Haul) network, microwave network, IP-Core Network and optical fiber network
- To monitor vital transmission network KPIs and perform routine quality testing to identify any issue followed by permanent resolution. Responsible for ensuring that vital KPIs are within the required threshold values
- To monitor and analyze the utilizations trends of all transmission entities and provide a detailed statistical report to management for timely mitigations
- Major Outages Root Cause Analysis and recommendations to avoid these incidents in future
- Pre and post activity analysis & benchmarking of any major event, or major upgrade, system health checks Special Events Preparations
- Time to time review of the transmission network topology and carry out optimization where required in timely manner
- Traffic forecasting, analyzing & optimizing the network for proactive expansions in transmission network to have better quality network.
- Coordinate with peer departments and ensure end to end capacity expansions for transmission network to keep the network in optimum state.
- The candidate shall be well familiar with the evolution roadmap of transmission network and upcoming technologies for network modernization.
- Support in end-to-end issue analysis and preparation of rectification plans for network issues resolutions.
- The candidate shall be well familiar with the technical aspects of optical transmission and fiber cable network and under lying technologies for planning, debugging, and optimization.
- The candidate shall be well familiar with the technical aspects of MW frequency planning and capacity planning for the Access network (2G,3G,4G) ensuring no interference among the MW routes.
- HLD/LLD review and MOP finalizations and approval for major network cutovers & system up gradations.
- To co-ordinate with regions for issues identification and implement transmission network solutions to rectify the network problems and ensure performance enhancements.
- To ensure the optimum utilization of transmission network inventory and ensure that right stocking is done by analyzing the fault patterns of the networks.
- To support solutions formulations and transmission media feasibility for corporate Customers (GCSS).
- To lead new projects like FTTH and GPON networks feasibility and resources management.
- To formulate the optimized policies and process related to the transmission network for overall optimization and operational excellence.
Education:
- Minimum Bachelors in Engineering (Telecommunication, Electrical/Electronics)
Work Experience:
- Must have at least 3-4 years of relevant experience in Telecom industry
- Excellent knowledge of Core and Access Transmission entities and optical fiber network.
- Excellent knowledge of Core transmission network performance parameters and their interpretation and use.
- Good knowledge of network implementation/integration processes.
Skillset:
- Should have good Presentation and Communication skills.
- Should have the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
- Should have the ability to work under stress and in challenging environments.
Manager Sales
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Safa Fitness Club is a premier health and fitness destination located in the vibrant Safa Gold Mall, F7, Islamabad, Pakistan. We are committed to empowering individuals on their wellness journeys by offering state-of-the-art facilities, personalized training programs, and a supportive community environment. Our mission is to promote health, fitness, and overall well-being, helping members achieve their goals while fostering long-term partnerships and corporate wellness initiatives.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Manager Sales – Health and Fitness Club to join our Sales Department. Reporting directly to the Club Manager, this full-time role is based at our Safa Fitness Club location in Islamabad . The Manager Sales will play a pivotal role in driving membership growth, promoting our club facilities, and achieving revenue targets. This position demands a passionate leader with strong sales expertise, excellent communication skills, and a deep enthusiasm for health and wellness. You will develop innovative sales strategies to attract new members, retain loyal ones, and maximize profitability, while also spearheading corporate partnerships and team development to ensure sustained success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead membership sales efforts, including promoting club facilities and converting walk-in customers into loyal members through exceptional customer experiences.
- Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to attract new members, retain existing ones, and achieve or exceed revenue targets.
- Create and execute targeted corporate sales initiatives to secure partnerships, group memberships, and corporate wellness programs, expanding the club's reach and revenue streams.
- Identify, recruit, develop, and train high-performing ("A-player") team members, while implementing continuous upskilling programs to build a high-performance culture.
- Utilize data-driven insights for strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and optimizing sales processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, networks, and stakeholders through persuasive communication, presentations, and networking.
- Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities with resilience in a fast-paced environment.
- Oversee CRM software usage, along with tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite, to track performance and report on sales metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in sales management, preferably within the health, fitness, or hospitality industry.
- Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Proficiency in CRM software, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Genuine passion for health, fitness, and wellness.
- High level of energy, enthusiasm, and a customer-focused mindset.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills.
- Relationship-building and networking.
- Time management and prioritization.
- Adaptability and resilience.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Complimentary club membership and full access to all facilities.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
If you are a motivated sales leader with a passion for wellness and a proven ability to drive results, we encourage you to apply! Join Safa Fitness Club and help shape the future of health and fitness in Islamabad. Submit your resume and cover letter via LinkedIn or email to We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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Seniority level- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Sales and Business Development
- Industries Wellness and Fitness Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrMarketing Strategist (U.S. Market – In-House Night Shift)
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We are looking for a talented and experienced Marketing Strategist to join our team. This is a senior-level position suited for someone with a strong background in U.S. digital marketing, particularly in the e-commerce and apparel space.
You will lead marketing campaigns, develop content strategies, manage paid advertising across digital platforms, and play a key role in driving growth.
Key Requirements- Minimum 5 years of hands-on marketing experience, ideally in the U.S. e-commerce market
- Strong knowledge of digital platforms: Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and X (Twitter)
- Verifiable certifications in digital marketing (e.g., Google, Meta, HubSpot, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Proven success managing ad campaigns on platforms such as Meta, Google, and TikTok
- Skilled in analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Suite)
- Experience in content planning, e-commerce strategy, and brand development
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Develop and execute digital marketing strategies tailored to U.S.-based audiences
- Manage end-to-end paid campaigns and organic marketing initiatives
- Analyze performance metrics and optimize for engagement and ROI
- Collaborate with internal teams (design, sales, tech) for brand-aligned execution
- Stay updated on U.S. consumer behavior and marketing trends
- Competitive salary with performance-based growth
- Stable, full-time in-house opportunity
- Professional and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to work on a brand with a U.S. market focus
Note: This role requires working U.S. business hours from our Islamabad office. Candidates must be able to commit to the night shift schedule.
#J-18808-LjbffrGraphic Designer (On-Site Night Shift)
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At BizBackerz, we empower businesses to turn their boldest visions into reality by providing resources, insights, and support necessary for growth and innovation. We serve a wide range of clients from startups to established enterprises, fostering sustainable success through our commitment to progress, collaboration, and resilience. Partnering with BizBackerz means joining a community that supports your ambitions and values efficiency. Join us in shaping the future of business – together, we can achieve the extraordinary.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Graphic Designer located in Islamabad F/6-4. As a Graphic Designer for the night shift, you will be responsible for creating visual concepts, designing logos, branding, and working with typography to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate. You will collaborate with other team members to ensure cohesive and visually appealing content for our clients.
Qualifications
- Skills in Graphics and Graphic Design
- Expertise in Logo Design and Branding
- Proficiency in Typography
- Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work efficiently during night shifts and on-site in Islamabad F/6-4
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Frontend Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Frontend Engineer
Location: Islamabad
Work Model: OnSite
Minimum experience : 5 to 7 years
Role Summary
We are looking for experienced senior Frontend resources who can own product development and deliver high-quality technical designs and code in an agile scrum-based environment and are capable of communicating /working closely with other teams.
The ideal candidate likes to think outside the box, is constantly improving by learning and feedback, loves tackling new problems, deploying frequently, thinking on the feet, and coming up with new ideas.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver features in an end-to-end manner: technical design, architecture, development, and solving team blockers.
- Provide technical leadership and own specific areas of the platform.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet the project objectives.
- Lead code review efforts and quality efforts in your area of ownership.
- Participate in product discussions, taking ownership and initiative.
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers.
Requirements:
- At least 5+ years of experience in developing scalable web applications
- Experience working on a medium to large web application and experience working in at least one of the modern front-end web frameworks such as React mainly and Vue.
- Expert in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Expert in TypeScript.
- Exper t in design patterns and architecture
- Expert in building web projects from scratch and refactoring existing projects.
- Exper t in technology upgrades, especially in web applications.
- Expert in writing unit tests.
- Good to have Sencha Ext JS experience.
- Strong computer science and programming fundamentals
- Strong, hands-on web development experience. The ideal candidate would be a full-stack engineer with a good command of critical front-end web technologies.
- Strong understanding of modern web architecture behind scalable web applications
- A good understanding of agile development methodologies and techniques and event-driven programming.
- A proven ability to take projects from ideas and experiments through to robust solutions
- A desire to work in a fast-paced environment within a close-knit team with a love of clean code
- A passion for constantly learning new ideas and technologies, and for leveling up your skills
- Must have an excellent understanding of how the web works.
- Experience with responsive web design, media queries, and delivering functionality that works with a range of client devices/browsers from desktops and laptops to mobile platforms.
- Experience with UI design patterns, security, performance, and usability.
- Familiar with modern engineering practices: code reviews and continuous deployment.
- Must be willing to constantly learn new things.
- Passionate about joining a small team and building a company.
Personality traits & interpersonal skills:
- Ability to Lead — You have already successfully led teams and delivered products and can manage stakeholders and their expectations
- Respect for other team members
- Empathetic to customers
- Ambitious & proactive
- Excellent communication & writing skills
- Attention to detail and due diligence will be extremely important
- Learn-it-all-attitude, instead of know-it-all-attitude
- Flexible in working with different personalities and projects
- Adaptable
- Dependable & responsible
BENEFITS:
Great compensation package, provident fund, medical benefits for you and your family, an opportunity to participate in company stock ownership plans, meals, frequent performance-tied increments & performance recognition awards, super-cool team members to learn with, and a great lean and agile work culture!
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Senior Test Engineer - Automation - (Contractual)
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10Pearls is an end-to-end digital technology services partner helping businesses utilize technology as a competitive advantage. We help our customers digitalize their existing business, build innovative new products, and augment their existing teams with high-performance team members. Our broad expertise in product management, user experience/design, cloud architecture, software development, data insights and intelligence, cybersecurity, emerging tech, and quality assurance ensures that we are delivering solutions that address business needs. 10Pearls is proud to have a diverse clientele including large enterprises, SMBs, and high-growth startups. We work with clients across industries, including healthcare/life sciences, education, energy, communications/media, financial services, and hi-tech. Our many long-term, successful partnerships are built upon trust, integrity, and successful delivery and execution.
Responsibilities:
- As a seasoned QA resource in project teams, provide expert opinion and guidance on business & quality parameters
- Demonstrate leadership within project teams to take on additional responsibilities as and when required and encourage cohesion & team building
- Proactively plan and strategies with the team on possible issues and suggest workable alternatives
- Assist Project Manager in requirements gathering
- Devise and align test strategy w.r.t software development model Scrum, Kanban, CI/CT, etc
- Ensure the functional and non-functional requirements of the project are met
- Deep knowledge of test automation strategies and automation principles
- Develop test automation framework, and continue to enhance and modify based on project needs
- Review test cases, scripts, plans, and procedures (manual and automated)
- Ensure that manual and automation test execution are carried out as per the defined standards and procedures
- Master’s/ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from a reputed University
- 4 - 5 years of experience in Automation Testing
- Experience in Automation Testing tools (like Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, etc.), data structures, and algorithm design
- Proficient in frameworks for automation like Junit, TestNG, Xunit, CodedUI, SpecFlow, Pyunit, or custom in-house built frameworks
- Understanding of SDLC and Object-Oriented Programming and proficiency in writing test cases and defect tracking
- Ability to conduct Database tests
- Ability to gather/engineer testing requirements
- Good concepts of Security (Acunetix) and Performance Testing (JMeter etc.)
- Excellent and fluent Oral and written communication skills; especially in English
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Marketing & Community Operations Specialist
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About APIMatic
APIMatic is a developer experience company with a mission to increase developer productivity worldwide. We are revolutionizing the way developers explore, try, and consume APIs. Our flagship product is a code generation engine that creates developer portals and API SDKs for programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, Ruby, PHP, TypeScript, etc. One of our freely available tools, API Transformer, is used and loved by developers in 150+ countries. From large enterprises to small businesses, our products enable customers to implement excellent developer experience programs with agility and speed. With teams in Auckland, San Francisco, and Islamabad, we are continuously expanding our global reach.
What You'll Do:- Create and maintain a content calendar for social media & community content, events and webinars.
- Optimize content created by the Product team for X, LinkedIn and other social platforms.
- Discover relevant forums, communities, and groups to distribute APIMatic's content.
- Collaborate with the Product and Design teams to produce images, videos, and infographics that highlight APIMatic's products.
- Grow and manage APIMatic's Slack community.
- Analyze social media and community marketing activities to extract actionable insights.
- Handle Operations and Logistics for Conferences and Events, including liaising with organizers, planning giveaways and swag, and coordinating social media activities.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in social media/community management for a B2B Product focused on the USA or European markets (Technical or developer-focused products are a big plus).
- Past experience of managing a user community on Slack or a similar platform.
- Proven ability to create engaging content tailored to a technical audience based in the USA and Europe.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Determined, resourceful and proactive attitude to uncover solutions and keep moving projects forward.
- Experience in working with developer communities and understanding their needs.
- Previous exposure to content creation for the API Ecosystem.
- Ability to adapt quickly to emerging trends in social media and developer landscapes.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
What Sets APIMatic Apart?- USD-locked salary and performance based bonuses.
- Opportunity for Employee Share Option Program.
- Medical coverage and insurance.
- The freedom to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Opportunity to understand API space and excel in API landscape.
- Silicon Valley advisors, consultants and mentors.
- Ability to try new things and experiment in your domain.
- Fun team to work within a startup environment.
- In-campus free lunch & snacks.
- Team retreats and events.
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#J-18808-LjbffrCall Evaluators Onsite Job Hiring
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As a Call Evaluator at DRS Data Tech BPO, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our customer support operations.
You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating customer interactions to assess agent performance, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to the overall enhancement of our service delivery.
Listen to and evaluate recorded or live customer calls for quality and compliance. Assess agent performance based on predetermined criteria and company standards. Identify opportunities for process improvements and share best practices. Maintain accurate records of evaluations and performance metrics.
Job Specification- High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a call center environment or customer service role is a plus.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Knowledge of call center technologies and quality assurance practices is an advantage.