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We’re committed to enhancing our customers' experience across the globe by minimizing data-related tasks and enabling them to focus on more inspiring goals. Whether it’s Fortune-100 companies or individuals, we provide a customer-centric approach, delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional support. \n\nProduct that needs your engagement  \n\nMobion is a cloud-based white-label platform for ride-hailing and corporate transport services. Launched in 2016 by Devart, it supports operators in 6+ countries and has handled over 20 million rides for 4M+ users and 500K drivers. \n\nOur ecosystem includes rider and driver apps, a real-time dispatch system, admin dashboards, and branded web portals — all backed by a secure, scalable Azure infrastructure. We offer both SaaS and franchise models to help partners grow fast across regions. \n\nYour future team of professionals  \n\nYou will lead and work closely with the Mobion Backend Team, currently consisting of four Backend Developers. 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\n\nWe have an active pro-Ukrainian position, and that means we help our army, our servicemen, and their families not only through constant donations and volunteering, but also through our military leave policy, special health insurance options, and financial help \n\nWe are a perfect match if you share our values \n\nWe are professionals in our field. \n\nWe know how to turn up our professionalism to the maximum, because we are experts who enjoy solving complex tasks. \n\nWe know how to focus on the product, think big, and at the same time delve deep into the details. \n\nWe create a calm and friendly atmosphere within the company. \n\nWe value the freedom of open and transparent communications. \n\nRadical honesty is embedded in the foundation of our culture. \n\nWe are open to new things and constantly develop and practice regular knowledge sharing, which helps us evolve continuously. \n\nMost importantly, the company creates an environment where we can fulfill our potential upon a solid foundation. \n\nOur Hiring Process \n\nRecruitment Interview \n\nTechnical Interview \n\nCase Interview \n\nOffer Call \n\nWe strive to ensure transparency and openness in the hiring process, and we understand the importance of providing timely feedback. 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