About Us:
Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation and research company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker wellbeing programs have business impacts. Additionally, we develop market-ready, scalable products capable of providing dual benefits to workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a part of core business strategy, or in other words, a good business practice.
The founders of the GBL are Ach Adhvaryu – Professor of Economics, Director of 21st Century India Center, School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego, Anant Ahuja – Head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. (India’s largest Ready Made Garment firm), and Anant Nyshadham – Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
Length of Commitment: Full Time
Location: Bengaluru
Salary: 6-7 lacs per annum (depending on experience)
Start Date: 15th May 2024
Role Summary
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in frontend development principles, possess a problem-solving mindset, and demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and implement the technologies used in our product development. This role focuses on enhancing user interfaces and integrating functionalities to improve user interactions with our products.
Qualifications & Experience
(The areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Understanding of Frontend Fundamentals: Well-versed in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Expertise in State Management: Proficiency with popular state management libraries (Redux, Recoil, Zustand).
- Version Control Systems: Experience with Git and GitHub or similar systems.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a robust problem-solving approach and an eagerness to address complex challenges and learn continually.
- TypeScript Familiarity: Basic understanding of TypeScript is beneficial.
- Experience: <1year
Roles & Responsibilities
(Areas that will play to your strength and all the responsibilities we will trust you with)?:
- Develop and Maintain Web Applications: Design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications using React, ensuring the implementation of precise front-end logic.
- Utilize Frontend Technologies: Apply comprehensive knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript to create dynamic and interactive web applications.
- Implement PHP with CodeIgniter: Where necessary, use PHP and the CodeIgniter framework to enhance application functionalities and backend integrations.
- Manage Application State: Effectively implement and optimize state management using libraries such as Recoil, Redux, or Zustand to ensure smooth and responsive application behavior.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to ensure the cohesiveness and quality of our projects.
- Participate in Code Reviews: Actively contribute to peer code reviews to maintain high coding standards and learn best practices.
- Integrate AWS Services: Utilize AWS services like CloudFront and S3 to develop applications that are scalable and robust, enhancing application delivery and security.
What should you be comfortable with?
- A dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Working independently in a team with shared responsibilities.
- Coordinating autonomously with coworkers to accomplish goals.
- Being resourceful in new environments and scenarios.
- Problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
- Frequent travel to attend events, meet with potential donors etc. (including occasional international travel)
- Adapting your approach, focusing on the problem rather than being rigidly attached to one solution.
Why work with us
As a Post Award Assistant within the Funding vertical, you will be a part of a small team of smart, purpose-driven, and motivated people, which will give you a chance to try new things, take initiative, make mistakes, and grow. Be prepared to try and work on multiple things at a time. Each employee at GBL, if willing, gets to work across verticals and different aspects of the organization.
Perks of working with us
There are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some examples:
- Flexible leave policy: Time away from work can be extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy work/life balance. GBL encourages managers and leadership to set the example by taking time off when needed and ensuring their team members do the same. We don't have a strict limit on paid leaves, only suggested ( extremely liberal) averages.
- Flexible working hours: We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, and productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.
- Training and Development: GBL team members can set aside 10% of their work time / around 4 hours a week, to improve their skills/knowledge on a subject that they think will help them perform their job better. We encourage all employees to focus both on technical and soft skills. We also facilitate employee mentorship programs.
- GBL Care Systems: As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such as The Mindclan, Therapize, among others, for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives.
- Growth-oriented review policy: To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager's role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers. Apart from delivering high-quality work, managers are responsible for the holistic development of their team members. This can be achieved through practices inspired from coaching philosophy.
Recent projects and blog posts
To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium, and also go through our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The process
We are glad you’re interested in applying for this role!
After each step, we decide whether to invite you to the next one. Our interview process for this role has the following steps:
- CV screening
- Take Home Assignment
- First round interview
- Second round interview
Our commitment to diversity:
GBL is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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