Junior Software Engineer

Takeaway.com; Enschede; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com is seeking Junior Software Engineers to join our Fintech Services team. You will contribute to core services, public APIs, and critical system integrations in a fast-paced agile environment.

You will learn from world-class engineers while delivering scalable, secure software. The role focuses on creating high-performing APIs and collaborating across product, QA, and development teams to drive the platform forward.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and the .NET framework for building reliable software solutions.
• Strong understanding of Git for version control and collaboration.
• Experience or familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Interest in fintech services and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable enterprise solutions using .NET technology and high-performance APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, and developers to design and implement new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs to maintain core fintech product quality.
• Document design decisions and architectural approaches for clarity and continuous improvement.
• Work with QA and Support teams to address issues and provide post-launch support.
• Participate in peer code reviews to uphold coding standards.

Skills

C# & .NET basics

Git version control

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to learn

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

MySQL

DynamoDB

Job description

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you.

About this role

The Just Eat Takeaway Order Service Team is looking for Junior Software Engineers to join our Fintech Services department. As part of an agile team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers to design and implement innovative software solutions.

In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will work on our core services, public APIs, internal processes, and critical system integrations. You will gain valuable hands‑on experience while contributing to technologies that impact over 98 million active users worldwide.

We are looking for someone who can live our behaviours of lead, deliver, and care, bringing a passion for tech, a desire to learn, and a strong focus on collaborative teamwork to drive our global platform forward.

These are some of the key components to the position:

• Develop scalable enterprise solutions using .NET technology, aiming high to build ultra‑fast, high‑performance APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA specialists, and developers to design and implement new features and products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs effectively, ensuring the stability and high quality of existing core fintech products.
• Document design decisions and architectural approaches to ensure technical clarity and continuous improvement across the platform.
• Work closely with QA and Support teams to address technical issues, enhance overall product quality, and provide post‑launch support.
• Participate actively in peer code reviews to maintain high coding standards and drive engineering excellence.
• Create and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests to build robust, reliable, and secure software applications.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, utilizing data and tech to elevate the customer ordering experience.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, helping one another succeed while driving innovation and team goals.

What will you bring to the team?

• Basic knowledge of C# and the .NET framework to build reliable software solutions.
• Familiarity with database systems, such as MySQL or DynamoDB, to manage data effectively.
• Solid understanding of version control systems, specifically Git, to collaborate safely on codebase changes.
• Awareness of modern containerization tools, such as Docker, to support cloud‑native deployment.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, like Scrum or Kanban, with a mindset geared toward iterative delivery.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on mutual support, respect, and clear collaboration.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a collaborative, fast‑moving engineering environment.
• A proactive, results‑driven attitude with a desire to take ownership of your code and celebrate team wins.
• Openness to receiving and giving constructive feedback to continuously raise the bar for yourself and the team.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth, helping one another to succeed and celebrating wins.