CEGIS
## Project Associate – Technology
**About The Convergence Foundation**
The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is a leading philanthropic organization dedicated to driving positive social change in India. We support organizations working to improve the lives of people in areas like education, healthcare, and governance. We believe in the power of evidence-based solutions and work closely with our partners to ensure maximum impact.
**About CEGIS**
The Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) is a TCF initiative that aims to improve lives by helping Indian state governments deliver better development outcomes. CEGIS partners with states to enhance their capacity by focusing on four key pillars: outcome measurement, personnel management, strategic public finance, and states and markets.
**Position Summary**
We are seeking a talented and passionate Project Associate – Technology to join our growing team at CEGIS. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the front-end pieces of our web, Android, and iOS applications. This role requires a strong understanding of front-end technologies, mobile app development, and some experience with back-end development. A high level of ownership and a genuine interest in the impact sector are essential.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly mobile applications for web, Android, and iOS platforms.
* Collaborate with designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
* Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
* Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
* Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end and back-end components.
* Interface with project teams to understand the user profile and deployment scenarios.
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
* Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in mobile app development.
* Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack.
* Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
**Preferred Candidate Profile**
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven work experience as a Mobile Developer or similar role, ideally in a startup environment.
* Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue.
* Experience with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap.
* Proficiency with HTML5, including semantic HTML5 elements.
* Experience with cross-browser compatibility testing.
* Proficiency in mobile app development for Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C).
* Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
* Basic understanding of back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Express, Ruby on Rails, Python/Django, PHP).
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
**Good to Have**
* Experience with server-side rendering and front-end performance optimization.
* Knowledge of DevOps practices and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
* Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
* Contributions to open-source projects or participation in community events.
**Skills**
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
* A strong sense of ownership and a passion for public service.
**Location and Compensation**
* Location: Flexible – Can be in any of these cities in India (NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, or Hyderabad). The role may involve frequent travel to other locations within India.
* Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidate’s experience levels.
**Additional Information**
* Some travel may be required to meet with project teams across India.
* The role reports to the Program Manager – Technology.
* CEGIS has zero tolerance for sexual harassment. We expect each applicant to self-declare related to the same. CEGIS could, if required, initiate a prevention of sexual harassment-based background verification. If an applicant is reported of misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken.
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