Early Careers - Platform Engineering Program (UK)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our story
With over 94 million active users across 22 countries, here at Just Eat Takeaway.com, we're a global food tech company, connecting our customers from Amsterdam to Auckland with the food they love.
As a growing business, we're searching for opportunities to perfect our processes and implement methodologies that help our teams to thrive locally and globally. That's where you come in!
All about the role
Our Early Talent - Platform Engineering Program is specifically designed to develop you across an 18 month period of learning, growth and delivery within our Platform Engineering teams here at Just Eat Takeaway.com.
Upon joining the Program you will undertake up to 4-6 defined rotations across 18 months which will include: Platform Engineering, Engineering Operations and Architecture to layer your learning of the business, develop your knowledge, understanding + technical competency of software/coding to successfully support in delivering of key business projects.
As part of this varied role, we're also counting on you to:
Working alongside seniors in the team you will assist in the design, coding and testing of technical solutions.
Support and assist with conducting requirements analysis and high-level design/modelling to convert customer needs into software solutions.
Start using programming, scripting, and/or database languages to write software code under guidance.
Participate in automated software testing (using programming languages to write code for use in testing the application/software code), performing analysis of test results, and tracking/reporting risk levels during test execution.
Monitor, track and report on data-related business requirements and service standards.
Can you deliver…
Here's what we're looking for on our Early Talent - Platform Engineering Program…
Software or coding knowledge
Basic understanding of object oriented programming
A good problem Solver with a humble & inquisitive approach
An Analytical thinker
Ability to adapt and work in a truly international and fast-paced business
A proactive attitude
Unrestricted right to work in UK
**Unfortunately we will not be able to support individuals who require Visa/Work Permit to undertake employment in UK**
Here is our offer
Here at JET, we offer our colleagues the chance to develop and grow alongside top talent in one of the world's leading food delivery companies. By providing a creative, dynamic and innovative environment, we empower our people and give them the ingredients for success.
Ready to join us on our Platform Engineering Program? Click Apply Now and send us your CV! We look forward to getting to know you!
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.
More about us
Want to know more about our company vision, culture or career growth opportunities? Have a look at our careers site.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Internet & Web Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Early Careers - Platform Engineering Program (UK) roles across Just eat Takeaway.com's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Internet & Web Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £85,461 - £130,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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