Careers at JustEnglish

We're people who work hard, like to have fun and genuinely give a sh*t
about you.

Our goal is never to be a big company. It is to be a good one, a place where people do their best work together.

Our priorities are to take care of people, products, and profits, in that order. We haven't found a better way to run things.

Open roles

We hire slowly and intentionally. Here's what who we're looking for right now.

No open roles right now, but we'd still love to hear from you.

No match right now? Just email us what you want to do at JustEnglish — hello@justenglish.lk

Who we are

A small team doing meaningful work.

Random pics of the team :D

JustEnglish exists because it makes no sense that English is still treated like a privilege in Sri Lanka. Some people move ahead in education, careers, and life, while others fall behind — not because they're less capable, but because of one thing: English.

We don't buy into that. We see English as just a skill, not a status thing. We're building this so more people can actually get it and move forward on their own terms.

Modus operandi

Guiding principles.

Not words on a wall. Click any to read more.

People over process

We support flexibility, boundaries, and sustainable ways of working. We look out for one another not because it's a policy, but because it's the right thing to do.

Care for the work

We take ownership and take pride. Steady improvement over performative busyness. We don't do things just to look busy.

Honest and direct

We say what we think, explain our reasoning, and commit together once a decision is made. We debate ideas, not people.

Mistakes are information

We don't do blame. We share what we learn, help each other grow, and treat setbacks as data, not failure.

Feedback and iteration

We ask for feedback. We give it with generosity and specificity. We iterate, learn, and keep going.

Inclusion and belonging

Everyone feels valued and heard. Diverse perspectives make the work stronger. We don't just say this, we practise it.

What we won't be

A place that tolerates disrespect, burnout, or shortcuts. That's not who we are and it's not where we're going.

What our team says

In their own words.

"I would describe JE as supercool, chill, people focused - not the type that just says they are people focused."

"Not being micromanaged, having a close team and especially putting people above work."

"I was actually able to experience open culture first at JE. Other places say it. JE actually does it."

"It feels like a place where ideas are welcomed and people are trusted."

"We know the company will take care of us as we take care of the company."

"JE genuinely cares about students - their future, their time, their effort."

Life at JustEnglish

The people behind it all.

Click on any photo to get a closer look.

Leadership

Who you'll work with.

A crazy bunch sharing an insane passion for what they do.

Dave

// Founder, CEO

Amateur skateboarder, surfer, and generalist. Spends most of his time building, fixing, and sipping coffee at 2am.

Zoe

// Growth Marketing Manager & Content

A painfully positive overthinker on a constant glow-up mission. If you found us, she probably had something to do with it.

Cathey

// Student Admissions Lead

To-be lawyer, foodie, first voice you hear. Makes sure you feel heard from the start.

Rebecca

// Program & Curriculum Manager

Juggles students, hiring, and curriculum. Loves pizza and desserts. Obsessed with fluffy animals, sunsets, and the ocean.

// Strategic Partner & Product Geek

Dad, DJ, food experimenter, and product brain. Usually the one asking “but why?” before we build anything.

Kiya

// Creative & Content Lead

Usually found between open tabs, big ideas, and deadlines, perfecting the details behind the content and bringing stories to life.

Eloise

// Consultant & Senior Moderator

Experimental teacher, beach lover, and stress-triggered baker who lives in the moment.

A little note from us.

Hey, how's it going?

We started JustEnglish because we noticed a gap. In Sri Lanka, English fluency often decides who gets the job, the scholarship, the opportunity. Not who's most capable. And the moment people try to close that gap, they get judged. Try, and you're called posh. Struggle, and you get laughed at.

That's why we built a space where people can practice anonymously, without judgment. Just real conversations, with real people.

One thing we are intentional about is people coming first, and products and profits next. In that order.

We're still figuring things out and building as we go. If this feels like something you believe in, we'd love to hear from you.

Dave and B from JustEnglish :)

Dilina Bandara (Dave)

Founder & CEO, JustEnglish

Buddhima K. (B)

Strategic Partner & Product Geek

FAQ

Seems like you have some questions?

Before you apply, here’s what everyone asks :)

Will I actually have freedom to do my job?

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Yes. We don't micromanage. You own your work and we trust you to get it done. That's the deal.

What does a typical week look like here?

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Flexible, async-friendly, and focused. No pointless meetings. You do your work, we check in when needed, and everyone gets on with things.

How does hiring actually work?

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We move slowly and carefully. Usually a conversation first, then a short task if relevant, then we decide together. No ghost rounds or panel interviews.

Do I need to be based in Colombo?

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Nope. We're fully remote. We have team members spanning from the US to the UK and Sri Lanka. As long as you can do the work and communicate clearly, location doesn't matter. We meet a couple of times a year in person as a team for lunch, dinner and drinks when planned.

Can I talk to someone on the team before applying?

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Absolutely. Drop us a line at hello@justenglish.lk and we'll set something up. We'd rather you ask questions upfront than waste each other's time.

We're people who work hard, like to have fun and genuinely give a sh*t about you.