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Jeel

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 🌐 Join Jeel as a Senior Backend Developer
 
 
 
 📍
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 🏢
 
 Department:
 
 Technology &ndash; Engineering Chapter
 
 
 👤
 
 Reporting To:
 
 Engineering Chapter Lead
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Want to code the future of digital banking in Saudi Arabia?
 
 
 
 
 Jeel
 
 , a fast-growing digital IT company and
 
 wholly owned subsidiary of Riyad Bank
 
 , is looking for a
 
 Senior Backend Developer
 
 who&rsquo;s ready to engineer bold, secure, and scalable platforms from the ground up.
 
 
 If RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, Quarkus, and microservices make you tick &mdash; and you're hungry to make real impact &mdash; we want to meet you.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re reshaping the digital economy, one API at a time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🚀 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 🧠 Architect and develop secure, scalable RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Quarkus
 
 
 ☁ Build cloud-native microservices with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools
 
 
 🛡 Implement security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC) aligned with ISO 27001, SAMA, NIST
 
 
 📈 Optimise performance with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
 
 
 🤝 Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Product, and Architecture teams to deliver resilient platforms
 
 
 👨&zwj;🏫 Mentor junior developers and raise the bar on backend engineering practices
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🎯 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 🎓 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
 
 
 📜 Certifications in Java, Spring, Kubernetes, or Cloud DevOps are a plus
 
 
 💼 7+ years of hands-on backend development experience
 
 
 🧰 Strong command of Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST API design
 
 
 ☁ Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes
 
 
 🛠 Solid grasp of database technologies (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and CI/CD pipelines
 
 
 🗣 Agile mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 🌟 Why Jeel?
 
 
 
 ✨ Be part of a cutting-edge digital company backed by the strength and legacy of
 
 Riyad Bank
 
 
 
 💡 Collaborate with top-tier tech experts, strategists, and product minds
 
 
 🚀 Work in a scale-up environment where your ideas shape the future
 
 
 📚 Access continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership pathways
 
 
 🎉 Thrive in a culture that values ownership, agility, and bold innovation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 📩 Ready to build what matters?
 
 
 
 Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to
 
 careers@jeel.net
 
 
 
 
</div>

Back End Developer

Norconsult Telematics

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 Full Stack Developer (2 Positions)- Arabic Speakers
 
 
 
 
 Location: Riyadh, KSA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Objective
 
 
 
 Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications with dynamic frontend interfaces and robust backend systems to support data-driven business solutions. Ensure seamless integration with databases, APIs, and dashboard tools to deliver high-quality user experiences and actionable insights
 
 
 
 
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 Develop responsive user interfaces using React or Angular to create engaging, user-friendly applications.
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 Build and maintain scalable backend systems using Java (Spring Boot) for secure, high-performance applications.
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 Integrate applications with databases and APIs to enable efficient data flow and functionality.
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 Connect applications with dashboard tools like Power BI to visualise data insights effectively.
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 Design interfaces to display key performance indicators extracted from data warehouses.
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 Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to align applications with business needs.
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 Optimise application performance, security, and scalability across frontend and backend components.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus.
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 Frontend Development Expertise (Mandatory): 6+ years of experience developing responsive interfaces using React or Angular for user-friendly web applications.
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 Backend Development Proficiency (Mandatory): Proven expertise in building scalable backend systems using Java (Spring Boot).
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 Database and API Integration (Mandatory): Hands-on experience integrating applications with databases and APIs for seamless data flow.
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 Experience designing interfaces to display data warehouse-derived indicators.
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 Familiarity with dashboard tools like Power BI for data visualisation integration.
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 Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
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 Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or additional frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Django) is a plus.
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 Passion for building innovative, data-driven web solutions in a dynamic environment.
 
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FULL STACK DEVELOPER (ARABIC SPEAKER)

MASTER-WORKS

<div>Master works is seeking a highly experienced Full Stack Developer to join our team.
In this role, you will take the lead in designing and implementing modern web applications that support business-critical systems and user-facing platforms. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other development teams to ensure seamless integration, high performance, and scalable solutions that drive business objectives.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul>
<li>Lead the design and architecture of full-stack applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization.
</li><li>Develop comprehensive frontend and backend components using ReactJS, NodeJS, and TypeScript.
</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
</li><li>Implement coding standards, testing strategies, and best practices across the stack.
</li><li>Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct code reviews.
</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
</li><li>Stay updated with the latest web development technologies and trends.
</li><li>Document architectures, data flows, APIs, and processes for future reference and compliance</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
</li><li>Proven experience (3+ years) as a Full Stack Developer or in a similar role.
</li><li>Extensive knowledge of ReactJS (hooks, state management, Redux) and NodeJS.
</li><li>Strong proficiency in TypeScript (frontend &amp; backend).
</li><li>Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
</li><li>Familiarity with frontend build tools, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
</li><li>Hands-on experience with unit/integration testing (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
</li><li>Strong understanding of web application architecture, performance optimization, and responsive design.
</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
</li><li>Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), GraphQL, Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Full Stack Developer

Lucidya

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Lucidya</h3>
Lucidya empowers brands to unlock the power of customer intelligence across the Middle East and beyond. As part of our Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategy, we are building frictionless, self-serve experiences that accelerate adoption, engagement, and long-term success.
The PLG Squad drives this mission, creating onboarding journeys, trial-to-paid conversions, in-app growth loops, and customer experiences that directly impact growth and retention.
Joining this team means working on high-impact, customer-facing projects that shape Lucidya&rsquo;s global expansion and PLG success.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h3>
As a Backend Engineer / Lead, you will architect, scale, and optimize the backend foundations of Lucidya Light&rsquo;s PLG product. Your work will power experimentation, self-serve onboarding, trial-to-paid conversions, and retention loops at scale.
You will lead a team of backend engineers, design resilient systems, and ensure the infrastructure supports fast, data-driven product experiments and smooth end-to-end user experiences.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3>
Team Leadership<ul>
<li>Lead, mentor, and manage backend engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Establish best practices for backend development, code reviews, and testing standards.
</li></ul>PLG-Driven Development<ul>
<li>Guide the team to build backend systems that enable self-serve onboarding, trial-to-paid conversions, and retention loops.
</li><li>Support experimentation with feature flags, A/B testing, and PLG metrics instrumentation.
</li></ul>System Architecture<ul>
<li>Design and implement robust, scalable backend architectures optimized for rapid iteration and growth experiments.
</li><li>Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
</li></ul>Cross-Team Collaboration<ul>
<li>Work closely with Product Managers, Frontend Developers, and Designers to align backend capabilities with PLG goals.
</li><li>Ensure seamless integrations, secure APIs, and smooth data flows.
</li></ul>DevOps &amp; Reliability<ul>
<li>Oversee CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and system monitoring/recovery.
</li><li>Continuously improve infrastructure to support growth and experimentation.
</li></ul>Innovation &amp; Growth<ul>
<li>Stay current with backend technologies and PLG best practices.
</li><li>Introduce frameworks, tools, and processes that improve developer velocity and user experience.</li>
</ul>Requirements
Education &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent.
</li><li>5+ years of backend development experience (overall 7-8 years).
</li><li>2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
</li><li>Proven track record of shipping scalable backend systems in SaaS or PLG contexts.
</li></ul>Technical Expertise<ul>
<li>Strong expertise in Python and Ruby on Rails.
</li><li>Solid experience with SQL &amp; NoSQL databases (Postgres, Redis, Cassandra).
</li><li>Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
</li><li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
</li><li>Experience with version control systems (Git).
</li></ul>Nice to Have<ul>
<li>Exposure to PLG initiatives or growth-oriented engineering work.
</li><li>Background in full-stack development (ReactJS).
</li></ul>Soft Skills &amp; Mindset<ul>
<li>Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership abilities.
</li><li>Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Product, Frontend, and Growth teams.
</li><li>Growth-oriented mindset with focus on experimentation, scalability, and impact.</li>
</ul>Benefits<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why Join Us</h3>
 Lead the backend architecture of a high-growth PLG product with global reach. 
 Empower teams with scalable systems that directly impact user adoption and retention. 
 Collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Growth to fuel data-driven decisions. 
 Attractive compensation, ESOPs, and the opportunity to build the engine of Lucidya&rsquo;s growth.
 Ready to build the future of product-led growth at Lucidya? Apply now and join our PLG squad.</div>

PLG Sr Backend Engineer / Lead (Remote)

HALA

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 Who Are We
 
 
 
 HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
 
 
 HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
 
 
 Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems.
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 Architect and implement microservices-based applications using .NET Core.
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 Develop and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.
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 Work with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
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 Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, encryption, API security).
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 Collaborate with DevOps to manage CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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 Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
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 Work with event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers.
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 Perform code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and enforce best coding practices.
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 Stay updated on emerging backend technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience in backend development.
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 Proficiency in .NET Core.
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 Strong experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
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 Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
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 Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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 Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for event-driven systems.
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 Strong understanding of API security, authentication mechanisms, and performance tuning.
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 Knowledge of CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins.
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 Experience with scalability and high-availability architectures.
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 Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
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 Strong communication and leadership skills to mentor junior developers.
 
 
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 What We Offer You
 
 
 
 
 We believe you will love working at HALA!
 
 
 
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 We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
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 We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
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 We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
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 Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
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 We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
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 You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
 
 
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 If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now
 
</div>

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Adree

<div><ul><li>Design, develop, and implement APIs using the APIGee platform, ensuring robust and secure API gateways.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather API requirements and translate them into technical specifications.</li>
<li>Perform API testing and debugging to ensure high performance, reliability, and security of the APIs.</li>
<li>Monitor API performance and usage, implementing optimizations as needed.</li>
<li>Document API specifications, usage guidelines, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in API technologies and the APIGee platform.</li>
<li>Integrate APIs with various backend systems and services to provide seamless functionality.</li>
<li>Provide technical support and guidance to developers on API-related issues and best practices.</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with security standards and data protection regulations in API development.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</li>
<li>3+ years of experience in API development, specifically with APIGee.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of RESTful and SOAP APIs, as well as API design and management best practices.</li>
<li>Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Node.js, or Python.</li>
<li>Experience with API security protocols such as OAuth, JWT, and API throttling mechanisms.</li>
<li>Familiarity with backend technologies and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.</li>
<li>Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is preferred.</li>
</ul>Benefits<ul>
<li>Private Health Insurance</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Performance Bonus</li></ul></div>

APIGee Developer

HungerStation | هنقرستيشن

<div>
 HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are looking for a highly talented
 
 Senior Backend Engineer
 
 to join our team in
 
 Riyadh
 
 . If you are looking for a place where you can gain hands-on experience and create a direct impact, then this may be the place for you! The ideal candidate will have a track record as a significant individual contributor as well as a strong team player, supporting a team, and working closely with the management teams to drive strategic initiatives forward across the region.
 
 
 
 You Will Be Working On
 
 
 
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 Take part in architectural decision-making on a platform that is used by millions of people.
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 Actively participate in migrating our monolithic application into Microservices.
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 Playing an active role in designing, improving and most importantly securing the overall backend architecture to support massive growth in users and products without compromise.
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 Deal with Docker containers, Kubernetes manifests, all this on Google Cloud Platform.
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 Coaching and mentoring other team members as a senior member of the team and member of our Backend Chapter.
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 We embrace Design Driven Development, SOLID Principles, Event-driven Architecture, Algorithms and automated tests (unit, integration and functional).
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 Understanding development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional and agile teams.
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 Participate in the continuous and common effort of test coverage, refactoring and documentation.
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 Showing off your code review, debugging and investigation skills on a regular basis.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 5+ years of experience in backend development using GoLang, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Java, or Python.
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 Strong database expertise with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases. You should have a solid understanding of normal forms, ACID principles, isolation levels, indexing, query optimization, and memory caching (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
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 Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and logging tools such as Grafana.
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 Deep understanding of software architecture, including Domain-Driven Design (DDD), microservices, Kubernetes, and containerization.
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 Experience with monolithic migration.
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 Strong testing mindset with experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
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 Adaptability &amp; problem-solving skills &ndash; Ability to navigate ambiguity, work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and make informed decisions.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
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 We offer relocation support globally to our permanent employees.
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 Exchange ideas and meet 2000+ colleagues from different teams within Delivery Hero in our active guilds and through our global tech and product community.
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 Develop your skills with your personal educational budget for conferences and external training.
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 Access our e-learning platform LinkedIn and participate in our various in-house training programs
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 And much more&hellip;
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</div>

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