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Macbooks, PCs, Accessories!\nDrive your development with a personal learning budget\nHoliday Entitlement - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\nLearning & Development: 1.500€ training budget + 5 training days\nCompany Bonus - Discretionary company and personal bonus paid quarterly\nPension Scheme\nChoose Your Kit - Select from a range of laptops and accessories\nSocial Events: meeting - Ups, Squad events, Summer/ Christmas events, etc\n\nResumo organizado por IA a partir do anúncio original. 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