Software Engineer Trainee (Android)

Company Description

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 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

At foodpanda we're on a mission to redefine how tech, food, people and culture are connected, operating in 12 countries worldwide. Our team is working on big challenges and complex scalability problems as we grow 6X annually processing millions of orders a day. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative cross-functional agile team that always includes frontend and backend engineers, design and product owners. Our teams operate in an open and fast-paced environment with very flat structures where everyone has a say, and you’ll also get hands-on exposure to how modern engineering teams are integrating AI into our workflows, from development to delivery.

This role is a 6 months traineeship provided by foodpanda to build the next generation of engineers through classroom & On-the-Job training to build performant and user-friendly applications for Android using Kotlin.

What's on the menu:

• Experience working on foodpanda's world-class technology platform and learning the day-to-day activities that power it.
• Working with a world-class team on developing impactful applications/features for millions of consumers.
• Gain AI exposure through mastering AI integration in iOS/Android development to stay at the cutting edge of mobile tech.
• First-hand experience in contributing to large mobile application codebases
• Hands-on experience building client applications that work with complex backends
• Experience building maintainable software in large teams
• Be part of our flagship program and gain specific skill sets from our specially curated program!

Qualifications

What you can bring to the table:

• Interest or experience in learning new programming languages and tools to help build, maintain and operate software services at scale
• Have a good understanding or direct experience with coding in any languages and technologies, (e.g. Java, Kotlin, Python, React, Swift etc), be it from school, bootcamps or through self-learned courses.
• Exposure or curiosity about AI tools and how they fit into modern software development
• Be an analytical thinker and strong problem solver with a humble, inquisitive approach
• Good command of English with ability to articulate work scope. 
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information

What we can feed you:

• The opportunity to learn about building pragmatic software solutions to real world problems
• The chance to work on a highly scalable and modern software application that serves millions of customers every day
• Structured learning and practical experience in how AI is shaping modern engineering practices in an industry that’s rapidly evolving.
• Attractive compensation, full-time staff benefits, annual leave, Tasty Thursday allowance
• Certificate of Completion by accredited training provider and foodpanda at the end of the program

foodpanda is proud to be a company that believes in diversity and representation as key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. We hire people based on merit and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any other aspect that makes you, you. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.

To all recruitment agencies: foodpanda does not accept third-party resumes. Please do not send resumes to our jobs alias, foodpanda employees, or any other organization location. foodpanda is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.