Technology Mentor- Web Development

Athena is India’s largest institution in the premium undergraduate study abroad space.  Founded 10 years ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon, with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and caters to students from over 15 countries.

Athena’s vision is to help students become the best version of themselves. Athena’s transformative, holistic life coaching program embraces both depth and breadth, sciences and the humanities. Athena encourages students to deepen their theoretical knowledge and apply it to address practical issues confronting society, both locally and globally.

Through our flagship program, our students have gotten into various, universities including Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, MIT, Brown, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, among others.

Our legacy as pioneers in the study-abroad process, coupled with a creative, open environment and  professional growth opportunities, makes Athena a perfect place for those looking to build a lasting career in education. 

If you are excited to work in a dynamic educational environment and love expanding your horizons of emotional and strategic counseling, we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more:
https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/article.aspx
Overview of the role: We are looking for someone who will support Athena's Knowledge center 

• Helping/ mentoring Athena students to build mobile applications
• Helping build a state-of-the-art web portal and apps for students and counselors
• Support in building Edtech products for Athena

We are seeking individuals with expertise in web development and JavaScript (React.js) to join our dynamic team at Athena Education. As a part of the Technology Mentor and Developer role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Athena's Knowledge Center and guiding students in building web and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring and Guiding Students:
• Provide personalized guidance and mentorship to students interested in web  development.
• Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment to enhance students' understanding and skills in technology.
• Collaborate with students on real-world projects, offering technical expertise and guidance throughout the development process.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with consulting teams internally to learn about students, conceptualize projects, and take them to fruition.
• Communicate effectively with students, counselors, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and continuously improve technology solutions.
• Own, innovate, and support the students with their technology projects.
• Conceptualize the apps, guiding them on coding and stepping in when needed.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong fundamentals and knowledge of web technologies, data structures, algorithms, logical flow, and architecture.
• Extremely hands-on in coding, with proficiency in JavaScript (React.js) and web development.
• Ability to learn, take feedback, and improve.
• Able to solve complex problems and create new algorithms for solving real-world problems.
• Experience in web application development for both Android and iOS platforms, preferably using Ionic, Flutter, and React Native.

Key Skills:

• Strong fundamentals and knowledge of web development and JavaScript (React.js).
• Good communication skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor students effectively.
• Proficiency in coding and ability to learn and improve continuously.
• Experience in teaching/mentoring students in computer science modules is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• B.Tech/B.Sc/M.Sc (CS), Engineering, or a related field from a reputable institute.
• Preferred 1 year of development experience, with experience in teaching and mentoring students in computer science modules

Why should you be interested?

Impact

• Working with Athena will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive impact in the lives of the best students in the country - the future pioneers of the world.
• Opportunity to mentor budding writers

Team and Culture

• We are a young and daring collection of adventurers dedicated to excellence and growth. We are always efficient and occasionally funny.
• The candidate will get a chance to work in a multicultural environment with ex-pats from different corners of the globe.

Professional Advancement

• We believe in providing opportunities for team members to build their skills and become independent drivers.
• We also offer the opportunity to collaborate across our group organizations- Hora.ai (Tech) and Sitare Foundation (education non-profit)- and learn from like-minded, passionate people who have all come together to create an impact. 

Location & Work Environment

The Vatika Triangle; Gurgaon, India

• We have built creative space in a top corporate building in a prime location in Gurgaon. 
• The office is on M.G. Road, a 2-minute walk from the M.G. Road Metro Station.

Our team comprises of creative and colorful characters, all goal-oriented and hungry for growth (and healthy snacks). The work environment is a mixture of formal and playful, as we all strive to get things done while sipping Italian coffee brewed in-house.