Software Development Tender Specialist

RAPSYS TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RAPSYS TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD seeks a versatile Software Development Tender Specialist & Platform Bidder to drive the business pipeline. Lead software development bids across traditional RFPs and freelance networks such as Upwork, Freelancer and Fiverr, drafting tailored, competitive proposals with software architects and sales.

You will optimize profiles on freelance platforms, apply daily to high-margin projects, handle initial client communications, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Business Admin or related field.
• 3–5 years of IT bid management and freelance bidding experience.
• Proven ability to craft technical proposals and handling complex RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal and bid management for software development projects.
• Manage digital platform bidding on Upwork, Freelancer and Fiverr Pro.
• Collaborate with architects and sales to translate tech details into winning proposals.
• Monitor procurement platforms for opportunities; coordinate responses to client queries.
• Draft statements of work (SOW) and cost breakdowns with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Tender automation software

Job description

Job summary We are seeking a versatile and proactive Software Development Tender Specialist & Platform Bidder to drive our business pipeline. In this role, you will lead our software development bidding process across both traditional enterprise RFPs and digital freelancing platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr. You will collaborate with software architects and sales teams to craft tailored, highly competitive proposals that win modern tech projects.

Key responsibilities

Proposal and bid management

• RFP analysis: Review complex software development tenders, RFQs, and government procurement specs to isolate mandatory technical criteria.
• Document compilation: Write, structure, and edit high-quality technical proposals, executive summaries, and case studies.
• Compliance tracking: Establish internal deadline compliance matrices to guarantee error-free, timely submissions.

Digital platform bidding

• Profile optimization: Maintain and enhance company profiles, agency accounts, and gig portfolios across Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr.
• Daily bid execution: Scout, screen, and apply daily to relevant, high-margin software development projects on freelance networks.
• Client conversion: Handle initial client communication, answer follow-up queries, and book technical discovery calls with prospects.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Solution alignment: Partner with Software Architects to translate agile development frameworks (e.g., Scrum) and tech stacks into clear text.
• Cost estimation: Coordinate with financial and product engineering teams to draft statements of work (SOW) and cost breakdowns.
• Clarification handling: Coordinate responses to customer queries during pre-submission and post-submission interview rounds.

Market intelligence and governance

• Portal monitoring: Monitor procurement platforms to discover fresh enterprise software opportunities.
• Risk assessment: Evaluate Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements, cloud compliance rules, and software licensing liabilities.
• Win/Loss analysis: Review bid statistics and feedback to boost future conversion rates.

Key requirements

Experience and education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Proven track record: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in IT bid management and freelance platform bidding.
• Platform expertise: Demonstrated success in securing software development contracts on Upwork (Agency/Individual), Freelancer, or Fiverr Pro.
• Domain knowledge: Deep familiarity with modern SDLC workflows, API architectures, Cloud hosting, and DevOps. [1, 2, 3]

Core competencies

• Project management: Expert ability to guide complex multi-stakeholder projects under tight deadlines.
• Technical writing: Exceptional capacity to explain intricate software systems in simple, persuasive language.
• Tools proficiency: Advanced skills with MS Office (Word, Excel), CRM systems, and specialized tender automation software.