Careers at JustEnglish

Work on something that actually matters.

A small, thoughtful team building the most human way to learn English. We care about the work, the people, and getting better together.

Open roles

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

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

No match right now? Email us with 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 speaking a language shouldn't feel like a test. We built a space where people can practise English without judgment. No hierarchy, no pressure, no traditional classroom energy.

We're fully remote, spread across Sri Lanka, running on trust and clear communication. No micromanaging. No clocking in. Just good work, done well, for people who deserve it.

Modus operandi

What we actually believe in.

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 small group of people who care deeply about what we're building.

Dilina

// Founder, CEO

built the thing. still fixing the thing.

Zoe

// Growth Marketing Manager & Content

if you found us, she probably had something to do with it.

Rebecca

// Program & Curriculum Manager

the curriculum actually makes sense because of her. don't ask how.

Cathey

// Student Admissions Lead

first voice you hear. last thing you forget.

// Product Dev & Advisory

the one asking "but why?" before we build anything.

Eloise

// Consultant & Senior Moderator

knows every student trick in the book. wrote a few of them.

A note from us

Before you hit apply.

Hey everyone,

We started JustEnglish because speaking English shouldn't feel like a test. It should feel like a conversation.

Most English programs put people in rooms where they're afraid to make mistakes. We built the opposite. A space with no judgment, no hierarchy, just real practice with real people.

What surprised us was the team we ended up building. People who genuinely care about the students, about each other, and about doing work that actually holds up.

We're not trying to be a big company. We're trying to be a good one. A place where the culture is honest, the work is meaningful, and the people feel like they belong.

If that sounds like somewhere you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Dave from JustEnglish

Dilina Bandara (Dave)

Founder & CEO, JustEnglish

I have questions about your company...

Let's clear things up.

The stuff people usually want to know before they apply.

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.