Jobs at Djinni

The primary objective of this position is to ensure the quality of CQG products by following and enhancing web-applications and API for Company clients.

Responsibilities:

• Write production quality and test code for the required product according to provided requirements;
• Support the legacy code
• Unit-test development
• Workflow planning and task evaluation
• Requirements design
• Actively participate in discussions regarding technical issues
• Keep commitments and deadlines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
• Over 3 years of hands-on experience
• Strong command of English (from B2 and higher) with the ability to communicate easily on wide range of topics, including technical discussions
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Knowledge of Angular is a must
• Experience in React or Vue.js
• Experience in CSS3 layout
• Understanding the processes of web-applications (REST API), web-servers and Internet network (HTTP, TCP, UDP)
• Experience in Node.js
• Experience in Git
• Excellent knowledge of OOP principles and project patterns
• High level programming
• High quality code review
• Knowledge of C#, .NET, Linux, SQL ,Angular Material, ag-grid, Docker, Kubernetes and GitLab-CI is an advantage
• Willingness to learn new industry, product or technical knowledge

WE OFFER:
CQG provides a variety of benefits to enhance your personal and financial well-being. Employees and eligible dependents may participate in the following:

• Career and professional opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Slovenian classes
• Flexible vacation schedule and paid sick leave days
• Team buildings, meetings with colleagues from other offices, conferences, and much more

We are looking for Google Cloud Platform DevOps engineer with interest in security and automation field. We need to protect hundreds GKE cluster nodes with different security tools, automate their deployment, compliance checks for the infrastructure and log analysis.

Your primary tasks will be:

- tuning opensource security tools for K8/GKE

- analyzing security events and taking appropriate measures

- development of Terraform configurations/modules which manage security components of Google Cloud Platform

- development of Helm charts

- reviewing user access requests

- maintaining the network security rules

- maintaining the integration between GCP and other identity providers (Federated identity)

- development of shell scripts to automate routine tasks

 - we have also islands of Azure infrastructure so security of its services will be under your control as well

We expect from you:

* motivation to study security specifications, standards and open source code

* strong team player

* ability to take ownership of features you ship

* interest in the feature/product vision

* being self-learner, strong can-do attitude and great interpersonal skills.

* being comfortable with writing documentation (a lot of documentation)

A big plus is:

- Google Cloud certification

- Kubernetes certification

- Terraform certification

- BigQuery SQL perfect knowledge

- SSO, Oauth2, OIDC, SAML experience

Our client is the leading TV streaming platform in the US. We are looking for a Senior Salesforce developer to join the team working on an industry-leading Digital Marketing Management platform used by advertisers to manage their online and campaigns across all media channels, device platforms, advertising exchange, manipulate data, and manage client's services to work on the strategic migration from Zendesk CRM to Salesforce.



Job Description

Highly skilled Senior Salesforce Developer to play a key role in the strategic migration from Zendesk CRM to Salesforce. The ideal candidate has at least 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience, excels as an independent contributor, and can work with minimal supervision while owning complex technical deliverables related to data migration, system redesign, and integration.

Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of overall Salesforce development experience, preferably in enterprise environments.

- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud - must have

- Experience with Salesforce Contact Center - must have

- Integration with external applications (ie: custom apps, 3p tools, etc) - must have

- Omni-channel experience (call routing, queue based routing, etc) - would like to have

- Integration with CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) vendors (i.e., Amazon Connect, Zendesk, NICE, etc) - would like to have

- Apex Classes, Triggers, Batch Apex, Schedulable Apex

- Lightning Web Components (LWC) & Aura Components

- Visualforce pages

- SOQL, SOSL, Salesforce data model

- Salesforce APIs and integration patterns (REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, Middleware is a plus)

- Practical experience with data migration, data modeling, ETL processes, or CRM platform transitions

- Experience working with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

- Strong understanding of the Salesforce security model, sharing rules, and data model design.

- Experience working in Agile development environments

- Relevant Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I/II) highly preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially around complex data structures.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Job Responsibilities

- Own Salesforce Service Cloud development for customer support platforms including case management, workflows, automations, and service analytics.

- Design and implement scalable, production-grade Salesforce solutions using Apex, LWC, triggers, async processing, and APIs.

- Translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical designs and durable implementations without supervision.

- Build and manage complex data models, data migrations, and large-scale data operations with accuracy and performance in mind.

- Design and implement bi-directional integrations between Salesforce and external systems (REST/SOAP, event-based, batch, or middleware-driven).

- Drive system behavior around SLAs, entitlements, routing, escalation, automation, and service intelligence.

- Identify platform limitations early and engineer around them instead of escalating excuses.

- Debug and resolve high-impact production issues across data, integrations, automation, and security models.

- Contribute to platform governance, performance optimization, and long-term maintainability.

- Collaborate with Product, Support Ops, and Engineering peers

Department/Project Description

Our Customer is one of the biggest companies on the market of home entertainment consumer electronics devices that strives to provide their clients with high-quality products and services.

Project goals include automation testing of the video and audio content and other services available via digital media players using a custom test automation framework.


Location - Lviv


Job Description

• 1 or more years as AQA or SDET (Python)
• Experience in developing and supporting testing frameworks, and developing automated test scripts
• Understanding of Page Object pattern, knowledge of other automation patterns;
• Good working knowledge of at least one Linux/Unix-based platform as well as Windows;
• Experience in QA methodologies, a clear understanding of QA processes and artifacts;
• Experience with Scrum/Agile;
• Good communication and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, developed interpersonal skills;
• Highly motivated, energetic, and able to easily switch between assignments. Ready for challenges!
• Ready to take on manual and automation work in equal measure (50/50)

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Documentation creation (test plan, check list, test design, reporting etc.);
• Working with the solid automation test framework and infrastructure;
• Developing new and updating existing automation scripts;
• Code review;
• Debugging issues and creating bug reports;
• Communication with international teams (US, UK)
• Manual test case execution

Duck Agency helps businesses automate their operations using nocode / lowocBasic Docker / cloud ddeploymentea and AI. We build agents and workflows for operational, marketing, and sales teams — tools that actually replace manual work, not just demos.

We're looking for an AI developer who can build agents that analyze data, generate reports, take actions (send messages, update systems, create documents), and automate repetitive processes that people currently do by hand.

What you'll do:

• Build AI agents that automate end-to-end business workflows
• Process and summarize large datasets (CSV, tables, DB exports)
• Integrate agents with APIs, CRMs, Google Sheets, Slack, Telegram, and other tools
• Identify manual processes and turn them into automated pipelines

Requirements:

• Real experience building AI agents (not just API calls — actual agent logic with tools, memory, actions)
• Comfortable with structured data: SQL, CSV, Pandas
• Prompt engineering, function calling, tool use — you know what these mean in practice
• Ukrainian, Russian, or English — any one is fine

Nice to have:

• n8n, Make, Airtable, or Monday.com experience
• RAG pipelines, vector databases

We're looking for an experienced z/OS Developer with hands-on knowledge of FIPS 140-3 cryptographic standards to join our team on a full-time remote basis.

What you'll do:

Develop, maintain, and optimize applications on IBM z/OS mainframe environments

Implement and validate cryptographic modules in compliance with FIPS 140-3 requirements

Collaborate with security and architecture teams to ensure regulatory compliance

Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe-related issues in production and development environments

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in z/OS development (COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, or Java on z/OS)

Hands-on experience with FIPS 140-3 certification and cryptographic implementation

Strong understanding of mainframe security architecture

Experience in banking, finance, or government sectors is a plus

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What we offer:

Competitive salary

Fully remote, full-time position

Work on high-impact, mission-critical systems

Collaborative and technically strong team

Join our IT Startup (iGaming) and support our team in a fast-paced, professional environment.

📌 Requirements:

• Over 3 years of professional experience working in creative studio teams, preferably in branded graphic illustrations and visual solutions.
• Experience in photo retouching, photography, AI image creation, typography, vector graphics, and logo design.
• Ability to scale a brand’s graphic concept into a full library of promotional materials.
• Proficient in Figma and Photoshop; strong skills in retouching and color correction are required.
• Knowledge of basic UI principles and stages of the product design process; experience collaborating with product design teams.
• Experience creating and maintaining graphic asset libraries and style guides.

• Readiness to supervise mid-level designers and external vendors.

   

📌 Responsibilities:

• Prepare visual moodboards and gather references.
• Create high-quality promotional designs aligned with the visual concept, using various Adobe, AI, and 3D tools.
• Review graphic materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and the visual concept.

The Fourth Law / TFL / Четвертий Закон is an autonomous robotics company focused on solving massively scalable autonomy for defensive FPV drones. The company has offices in the US, EU and Ukraine and is on a mission to increase the defensive capabilities of the Free World. Its name is a reference to Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics, and the search for an enigmatic Fourth Law.

Odd Systems is a defense technology company, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, which specializes in the development and manufacturing of thermal cameras and FPV drones. It was founded by a group of entrepreneurs, engineers, operators and FPV enthusiasts with former experience at a number of international tech companies, including Petcube, a global leader in pet cameras and software. The company’s products, including thermal cameras Kurbas-256 and Kurbas-640; FPV drones Stus-7, Lupynis-10, Horska-12, and others, are named after prominent figures of “Executed Renaissance” and "The Sixtiers"— Ukrainian intellectuals of the XX century prosecuted and executed by the Soviet regime. The company has offices in the US, EU, and Ukraine and is on a mission to increase the defensive capabilities of the Free World.

We are looking for a proactive, people-oriented professional to manage the full employee journey and act as a partner for our employees. Your mission is to balance the needs of the business with the well-being of our people, ensuring that every team member has the support, feedback, and environment they need to thrive. You won’t just follow processes — you’ll build them.

Location: [Kyiv/Hybrid]

Tech Stack: Google Workspace, PeopleForce, Jira, Vchasno, Slack.

Responsibilities:

1. Full Cycle Employee Management

• Owning the entire employee lifecycle: from a smooth onboarding experience to impactful development plans and offboarding.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for employees, providing guidance on growth, internal policies, and company culture.

2. Performance & Talent Development

• Partnering with team leads to conduct regular performance reviews, identify high-potential talent, and address growth areas.
• Supporting managers in handling complex cases, conflict resolution, and feedback loops.

3. Retention & Team Climate

• Monitoring team health through regular 1-on-1s, eNPS surveys, and pulse checks.
• Identifying risks and implementing retention strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Managing organizational changes, including team restructures and role definitions.

4. Strategic HR Initiatives

• Building and launching new HR processes from scratch aligned with company OKRs.

• Analyzing HR metrics (turnover, engagement) to propose and execute improvements.

   

Who You Are

• The People Partner: You have 3+ years of experience as an HR Manager or People Partner, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• The Strategist: You don’t just feel that the mood is low — you use data, surveys, and hypotheses to prove it and find a solution.
• Communication Pro: You are comfortable talking to people at all levels and have experience navigating tough conversations.
• Process Builder: You love creating order out of chaos and have a track record of building people processes from the ground up.

Why This Role?

This isn’t a paperwork HR role. You will have a seat at the table, working directly with leadership to shape how our company grows. You’ll have the autonomy to experiment with new engagement formats, influence the organizational structure, and see the direct impact of your work on the team’s success.

Benefits:

• Mentorship and continuous support;
• Clear career growth path in HR;
• Market salary;
• Hybrid work format;
• 24 paid days off per year.

We are looking for a creative Content Manager / Social Media Manager to take ownership of content creation and publishing across Netrocket's social media channels. The content is targeted at the US market — specifically business owners in the HVAC industry (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning).

We already have a wealth of source material — webinars, workshops, expert talks, US trip footage, and educational content for HVAC businesses. We need someone who can quickly turn this into high-quality, creative content that grows our brand reach and recognition in the US market.

      Responsibilities:

Social Media Content

• Create and publish content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
• Write short captions and post copy
• Adapt all content for the US audience
• Plan and maintain a consistent posting schedule
• Manage and grow the company Facebook Group

Video Editing & Clipping

• Edit and produce short-form videos (Reels / Shorts)
• Cut highlight reels from webinars
• Create short expert clips from long-form recordings

Visual Content

• Design static images and graphics
• Build carousel posts
• Create webinar announcements and promotional posts

AI-Powered Production

• Actively use AI tools to optimize content production:
• AI video generation
• Graphic and image creation
• Auto-subtitles and auto-clips
• Highlight extraction from long-form content
• AI-assisted copywriting
  Skills
• Confident in basic-to-intermediate video editing
• Proficient with design tools (Canva, Adobe, or similar)
• Strong command of short-form content formats — Reels and Shorts
• Creative mindset with a strong sense of current trends and viral formats
• Ability to write compelling hooks and build narrative-driven storytelling
• Understanding of Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn algorithms

• Understanding of US B2B content, American humor, and owner/entrepreneur mindset

  Language

• English at a level sufficient to create content for a US B2B audience

Softsich is a young and ambitious international product tech company building scalable B2B digital platforms. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Treasury Manager — a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and transparency to financial processes.

The mission of this role is simple but impactful: ensure full financial control and transparency by maintaining timely settlements, accurate reconciliations, and smart fund distribution across all operational accounts.

What you’ll be doing:

- Balance Reconciliation: Daily monitoring and reconciliation of balances across multiple PSPs (Payment Service Providers). Identifying and resolving discrepancies between internal ledgers and provider statements.

- Settlement Management: Managing the full cycle of settlement requests. Ensuring funds are withdrawn from PSPs according to schedule and successfully received in corporate accounts.

-Liquidity Management (Top-ups): Proactively managing float levels. Initiating timely top-ups for payout methods to prevent any operational downtime.

- PSP Communication: Acting as the main point of contact for PSP finance departments regarding settlement delays, fee disputes, and rolling reserve releases.

- Reporting: Maintaining accurate Cash Flow records and providing daily/weekly reports on available liquidity and pending settlements.

It’s a great match if you have:

- Experience: 1+ years in Treasury, Reconciliation, or FinOps.

- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/SUMIFS, complex data manipulation).

- Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of PSP mechanics (MDR, Rolling Reserve, Chargebacks).

- Extreme attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive "get things done" mindset.

- Languages: Upper-Intermediate English (both written and verbal).

What we offer:

– Flexible schedule and remote format or offices in Warsaw/Kyiv — you choose.

– 24 paid vacation days, sick leaves, and health insurance (UA-based, other locations in progress).

– A supportive, friendly team where knowledge-sharing is part of the culture.

– Coverage for professional events and learning.

– Birthday greetings, team buildings, and warm human connection beyond work.

– Zero joules of energy to the aggressor state, its affiliated businesses, or partners.

If you value financial accuracy, structured processes, and want to be part of a fast-growing tech environment — we’d love to connect 💙

We are an international iGaming group operating in Sportsbook and Online Casino across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 markets worldwide. With more than 10 years of operational experience, we manage multi-jurisdictional projects and scalable product ecosystems across multiple regions.
 

Our brands have earned industry recognition and awards, reflecting strong performance, sustainable growth, and operational excellence at scale. As we continue our global expansion, we are strengthening our teams across key business functions.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the growth and development of the company’s payment direction by sourcing new payment partners, negotiating terms, and launching effective payment solutions in key regions, with a strong focus on Africa.
 

Your work will directly contribute to revenue growth and the expansion of our payment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Searching and attraction new PSPs (Payment Service Providers)
• Conduct market research in the African payments landscape
• Source and evaluate prospective partners aligned with company requirements
• Negotiate commissions, fees, and risk terms
• Align legal, technical, and financial conditions
• Launch new payment methods
• Transfer projects to the integration team and support until production launch
• Coordinate between PSPs, technical teams, and internal departments
• Develop and strengthen existing partnerships
• Renegotiate limits, reduce fees, and introduce new features
• Analyze performance metrics of current PSPs and initiate improvements
• Monitor market trends and competitors
• Propose innovative and alternative payment solutions

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in payments, fintech, or e-commerce
• Proven experience working with the African region (payments sector)
• Strong understanding of payment infrastructure, payment method types, and user behavior across different countries (with a focus on Africa)
• Experience negotiating with PSPs
• Experience managing contracts, NDAs, and aligning financial, legal, and technical terms
• Ability to analyze performance metrics (conversion rates, fees, etc.) and propose improvements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive innovative solutions
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Asana, Jira, Slack, WhatsApp, and Teams
• English level - B2+

We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and the expansion of expertise in the international environment
• Direct impact on process optimization and partnership development
• Full remote working mode
• Continuous training and professional development support
• Paid leave and sick leave

We are seeking a Automation Engineer with experience of testing web systems to join a global construction technology platform serving millions of users. This role will be instrumental in designing, executing, and scaling e2e tests across the platform to ensure a reliable and high-performing experience.

You’ll be working with engineering, DevOps, product, and QA stakeholders across multiple regions. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on with automation frameworks, and experienced in system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end automated tests for web applications.
• Design and implement test automation frameworks using Cypress and/or Playwright.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to ensure high test coverage and product quality.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Review product requirements and technical designs to create effective test scenarios.
• Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and report defects clearly.
• Continuously improve test automation practices, frameworks, and tooling.
• Support API testing and integration testing when needed.

Skills Required

• 2+ years of experience in QA Automation.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress and/or Playwright for end-to-end testing.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience testing modern web applications.
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, REST clients, or automated API tests).
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Understanding of test design techniques and QA methodologies.
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great English speaking skills

Just to highlight, the project is planned for six months with a possible extension.

Engagement Model: Direct Independent Contractor (Please read carefully)

This is an independent contractor opportunity based on a direct contractual relationship between Zoolatech and the individual service provider.

To facilitate this direct partnership, we engage with professionals who are registered and operate as a sole proprietorship, private entrepreneur, or an equivalent self-employment status in your country.

Please note, our model does not accommodate contracts through third-party intermediaries such as agencies, incubators, or umbrella companies. The essential requirement is your ability to enter into a service agreement and invoice Zoolatech directly. This is not an offer of direct employment

Please note that only candidates whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted.

ICONIC21 is a premier provider of live dealer and casino games, delivering a diverse and immersive portfolio for global markets. We create high-quality gaming experiences focused on innovation, reliability, and strong visual appeal.

What sets ICONIC21 apart is our commitment to branded, tailor-made solutions. We develop dedicated studios, custom games, and promotional tools that align with each partner’s brand and business goals, enabling operators to stand out in a competitive landscape.

Our portfolio covers live casino games, slot games, and virtual (RNG) products, all designed to maximize player engagement and long-term value. Every solution we deliver is built to elevate our partners’ brands and enhance the overall gaming experience.

Responsibilities:

• Investigating production issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Applying configuration changes based on customer requests.
• Utilizing modern logging and monitoring tools.
• Communicating with the client’s customer support via chat and email.
• Tracking production incidents and suggesting improvements.
• Collaborating with the client’s customer support team.
• Working closely with development and QA teams.
• Troubleshooting web applications using tools like Kibana and Grafana.
• Managing defects through the operational workflow.
• Handling configuration changes.

Requirements:

• Experience in troubleshooting web applications.
• Basic knowledge of Linux.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Kibana, or similar.
• Strong communication skills.
• Upper-intermediate level of English.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Bash, Python, Postman, SQL, Jira.
• Experience with both frontend and backend troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter who can work independently.

We offer:

• 21 working days of paid annual leave to support work–life balance.
• 15 paid, documented sick leave days per year.
• 5 flexible days per year for personal needs.
• Flexible work format: a comfortable office in Kyiv or Bucharest, or the option to work remotely.
• A professional and supportive team with strong expertise and a collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within an international and fast-growing company.

InsulaLabs is an international IT company that helps product and technology businesses scale their engineering teams and launch service solutions through outstaffing and outsourcing models.

We are currently transitioning from a classic staff augmentation approach to a more mature solution and delivery model. This transformation is why we are strengthening the company’s technical core.

We are looking for a Technical Delivery Lead — a hands-on technical leader who will take ownership of technical expertise, validation, presales, and delivery quality.

This is not a theoretical role and not pure management.
It is a role for an expert, validator, and result-driven leader.
 

Responsibilities:

• Validate candidates and engineers
• Conduct and oversee technical interviews
• Participate in performance reviews (technical evaluation)
• Create and support Personal Development Plans (PDPs)
• Assess real-world performance of engineers at client projects
• Participate in technical presales
• Estimate scope, timelines, and required resources
• Support Sales in setting realistic client expectations
• Maintain strong business impact awareness
• Lead technical project kick-offs after deal closure
• Maintain a delivery risk radar and ensure alignment with agreements
• Identify risks early and proactively
• Control delivery quality across teams and partners
   

Requirements

• 8+ years in IT 
• Background as Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or Technical Delivery Lead
• Broad technical expertise (Frontend, Backend, QA, DevOps)
• Presale and estimation experience
• Strong systems thinking
• Ability to translate technical decisions into business language
• Ownership mindset and results orientation
• English proficiency: C1
   

What We Offer

• Fully remote work format
• Direct collaboration with Executives and key clients
• Influence on company strategy and growth through 2026
• Competitive compensation (discussed individually)
• Opportunity to evolve into Head of Technical Delivery or CTO
   

Why This Role Matters

You will build the technical foundation of Insula Labs, not just maintain processes. This role has real impact on business results, delivery quality, company reputation, and long-term growth.

At Peachy, we design and build high-performance e-commerce websites and digital commerce platforms for brands in the US market.

Our work sits at the intersection of design, engineering, and business impact. We partner with companies that care about performance, conversion, and long-term growth — not just visuals or quick launches. Every project we work on is shaped by product thinking, strong collaboration, and real business goals.

Quality is a core part of everything we build, which is why we’re looking for a Manual QA Engineer with Shopify experience to join our fully remote team.
 

Responsibilities:

• Test features and user flows across Shopify projects
• Identify, document, and clearly report bugs
• Perform regression testing to ensure new updates don’t break existing functionality
• Verify business logic, integrations, and workflows
• Conduct basic UX validation from a user perspective
• Test websites across different devices and browsers
• Communicate issues clearly with developers and PMs
   

Requirements

• 3+ years of сommercial experience as a Manual QA Engineer
• Experience testing Shopify-based projects
• Experience with API testing using Postman
• Understanding of QA processes, bug reporting, and testing documentation
• Ability to analyze user flows and edge cases
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with developers and PMs
• Proactive mindset — not just reporting bugs, but also suggesting improvements

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work
• Work on high-impact e-commerce projects for the US market
• Influencing processes and technical decisions without bureaucracy
• Support with professional courses and English learning
• A collaborative team where communication and ownership matter