ReStart Consultant

About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to
lead
, the courage to
innovate
, and the determination to
grow
. At our core, we believe in
humanizing
our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of
transformation
, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About The Opportunity
The India Restart Program is designed to bridge the skill gap for individuals re-entering the workforce after a career break of four years or more. The program empowers participants to rebuild confidence, refresh their capabilities, and thrive in technology careers through targeted upskilling and support.

• For individuals eager to restart their careers after a break of 4 years or more.
• An immersive six-month program providing an opportunity to work on technology teams with a designed project plan.
• All participants are paired with a dedicated mentor to ensure guidance throughout the program.
• To maximise learning and collaboration, this program requires being in our Bengaluru office.
• A stipend of INR 50,000 is provided every month for the onboarded candidate.
• Option for full-time conversion based on performance and business requirements at the conclusion of the program.

We are looking for a
Restart Consultant
with a passion for both
frontend and backend development
using
React and
. In this role, you'll contribute to building scalable, secure, and engaging web applications that drive impact for learners and institutions. You will be part of a high-performing, cross-functional team that values creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn, lead from where they are, and contribute to meaningful technology while being mentored and supported in a growth-driven environment.

Where You Will Make an Impact

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using React (frontend) and (backend).
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and QA Engineers to deliver intuitive and performant user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies, learning best practices and contributing constructively.
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues, both in development and production.
• Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate documentation and unit/integration tests.
• Learn and apply design patterns, system architecture, and best practices for performance and scalability.
• Ensure adherence to security standards, accessibility guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Embrace and contribute to the team culture of knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and mutual respect.

What You Will Bring

• At least 2 years of experience with modern web development.
• Strong foundational knowledge in JavaScript, with hands-on experience in React and
• Understanding of REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), Agile methodologies, and cloud environments is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and learn quickly.