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Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images. Our award-winning software automates photo editing with the power of AI yet leaves all the creative control in the hands of the artist.

Join us on our mission to make photo editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible to anyone. You’ll be developing products with innovative technologies, providing value and inspiration for customers, and getting inspired in return.

Thanks to our incredible team of experts, we’ve built a collaborative space where you can constantly develop and grow in a supportive way. At the same time, we believe in the freedom to be creative. Our work schedule is flexible, and we trust you to give your best while we provide you with everything you need to make work hassle-free. Skylum is proud to be a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine not only with words but with actions. We regularly donate to various organizations to help speed up the Ukrainian victory.

Mission:

To be the core driver of innovation at Skylum. We combine fundamental research with practical experimentation to not only create unique AI features but also empower marketing, product management, and design with insights into users, the market, and trends. Through close collaboration between technical, product, and marketing teams, we build breakthrough AI and CV technologies that shape the future of photo editing.

Requirements:

• Strong motivator, leader, team player with a record of leading and mentoring employees
• Proven practical experience in engineering management
• Background in Engineering/Team Lead role
• Experience in guiding teams through planning, prioritization, and execution of work
• Experience in managing the Core / R&D team
• Experience in Image Processing / Video Processing.
• Machine Learning and Data Analytics skills would be a plus

KPIs:

• Team Performance
• Employee Engagement
• Team efficiency (with an optimal budget to achieve maximum results)
• Technology delivery
• Technical Excellence

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of software engineers
• Oversee day-to-day agile executions, planning, process improvements, reporting and reviews
• Work closely with the team, report and cooperate directly with the CTO
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product, Marketing, Engineering
• Run or join virtual teams for different cross-team projects delivery
• Ensure delivery on multiple projects of increasing dependencies in a fast-paced environment
• Technology quality ownership 
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and deadlines
• Participate in release planning, sprint planning, and conflict resolution within or between scrum teams
• Work with product management to define the requirements/user stories, perform groomings and reviews
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Work with customer success teams to resolve critical customer issues
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Be both a technical leader and a thoughtful people manager

• Provide team members guidance, regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring

   

  Achievements

6 Months:

• Up-to-date documentation on all activities
• Execution of the current plan of the team
• Building/improving transparent work processes

What we offer:

For personal growth:

• A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;
• An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;
• English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

• A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll call friends quickly;
• The choice of working remotely or in our office space located on Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

For health:

• Medical insurance;
• Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;
• Healthy fruit snacks full of vitamins to keep you energized.

For leisure:

• Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;
• Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.

If you are looking forward to working with true professionals and simply amazing people & product — we are waiting for your CV!

We are looking for experienced C++ developer who will perform the following during the work on our project:

- Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ code

- Work closely with the software development team to develop new products

- Suggest and implement improvements on existing products

- Work on extensions of existing products

- Work on algorithm complexities

- Attend meetings with the team (Scrum meetings, C++ discussions)

- Consult with internal stakeholders to determine the scope of software development tasks

- Perform basic diagnostic tests and debugging procedures for finished tasks

- Document processes and maintain software development records

- Make code reviews of the tasks done by the team

- Keep up to date with C++ standards and advancements in application development

- Code restructuring automated testing

We expect our candidate to be familiar with:

- C++ standards and specifications

- creating algorithms and implement them using C++

- deploying software across a variety of platforms and operating systems

- Qt, VTK, CMake

Requirements:

3+ years embedded firmware development experience with C / C++, Linux / Unix platform;

Experience with ARM processors, embedded Linux;

Experience working with H.265;

Experience with Git, including merging and rebasing;

Basic understanding of electronic circuits;

Experience in embedded Linux systems (cross-build, flash, boot, system initialization, rootfs packaging, fault-tolerance, IPC, work with embedded filesystems), embedded distributions (Yocto,buildroot,OpenWRT);

Good written and verbal English communication skills;

Candidate needs to be in Kyiv (or consider relocation). Hybrid type of work.

Will be a plus:

Knowledge of Linux kernel;

Experience with any SoC, preferrably multimedia-targeted;

Video processing, streaming, encoding/decoding;

Experience working with OpenCV;

Image processing, tuning, enhancement;

OOP/OOD, strong programming experience with C/C++;

BS degree in Computer Science, or related engineering degree.

Tools:

ANSI C, Git, Linux kernel, embedded development tools (toolchain, OpenWRT, SW/HW debuggers, scripting).

What do we offer:

International work environment and work with global development teams;

Excellent work conditions in an A-Class office (Horizon Park Business Center);

Compensation package matching global standards;

Flexible work hours (as required);

Paid parking, courses, training, conferences and business trips;

Medical insurance;

Free lunches.

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Requirements:

3-5 years embedded firmware development experience with C / C++, Linux / Unix platform;

Experience with ARM/MIPS processors, embedded Linux;

Wireless protocols (802.11);

Strongly need networking skill, OSI model understanding;

Ability to adapt and quickly pick up new technologies;

Ability to work productively and autonomously, whether on a small

team or solo, including the ability to give and receive constructive criticism to team members;

Experience with all phases of the software development life-cycle;

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

Experience with Git, including merging and rebasing;

Experience with bash shell scripting and/or Python;

BS degree in Computer Science, or related engineering degree;

Effective written and verbal communication skills (ENGLISH MANDATORY).

Will be a plus:

Experience working with Cross Compilers;

Experience with OpenWRT;

Basic understanding of electronic circuits.

What do we offer:

International work environment and work with global development teams;

Excellent work conditions in an A-Class office (Horizon Park Business Center);

Compensation package matching global standards;

Flexible work hours (as required);

Paid parking, courses, training, conferences and business trips;

Medical insurance;

Free lunches.

https://www.youtube.com/c/UbiquitiInc

Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images faster. We automate photo editing with the power of Artificial Intelligence yet leave all the creative control in the hands of the artist. Our software gives rise to entirely new ways to enjoy photography, and we simply can’t do it without an awesome team of engineers and visionaries behind every release. You can change the way people imagine their photos to be.

Main goal:

The main goal of the Product Manager is to build and develop the most popular creative image editor in the world on the desktop platform. The product has to combine unique technologies, an innovative user experience, and a sleek and modern design with pleasing aesthetics.

Professional qualities:

- Creativity and a drive for innovation: Ability to discover new and sometimes unexpected solutions to problems, question legacy solutions, and go for the best solution that others haven’t thought of

- Eye for aesthetics: A passion for beautiful products

- Teamwork: Ability to negotiate and find a personalized approach to the teammates and create the best environment for collaboration

- Strategic thinking and imagination: Ability to think big and see the whole picture in a positive way as well as to swiftly identify potential opportunities and threats from current and future technologies

- Ownership and proactiveness: Desire to take responsibility and capacity to deliver results on time

- Result-driven: A focus on achieving results and a willingness to put in overtime to make them happen

- Enthusiasm: Passion and an optimistic attitude towards work

- Ability to work gracefully with criticism and a willingness to accept new ideas

- Unafraid of challenging tasks with no clear solutions

Responsibilities:

- Continuous market research to find new growth opportunities.

- Launching growth mechanics and app monetisation.

- Develop and manage a strong team.

- Working with R&D team and product designers to introduce new disruptive innovations.

- Maintain customer development process.

- Working closely with marketing on go-to-market plan.

Must Haves:

- English — Upper Intermediate and better.

- Analytic mindset.

- Experience in Product Management (3+ years) and with desktop products (2+ years).

- Understanding of the stack process from the moment of design to the moment the app is launched.

What we offer:

For personal growth:

- A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;

- An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;

- English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

- A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll call friends quickly;

- The choice of working remotely or in our office space located on Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

For health:

- Medical insurance;

- Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;

For leisure:

- Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;

- Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of software development experience

Detailed knowledge of Linux operating system internals

Strong C/C++ language, Bash and debugging skills on embedded systems

Strong networking knowledge

Experience in gateway features development — VPN, firewall, IPv6, QoS, security, Routing, etc.

Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Will be a plus:

Knowledge of Buildroot / LFS

Knowledge of NOS technology such as ONL / SnapRoute / Cumulus Network / OpenSwitch

Experience with Quagga / FRR

Understanding of dataplane processing and performance enhancement

Knowledge of Broadcom, Arista, Barefoot switch framework

Experience of data center switch development

Experience with BSP and Linux device driver development

Experience with software management process

Good team player who can work both independently and also as a team with ability to take initiative

Ability to organize and prioritize work across several projects simultaneously

Able to think broad and discuss on software architectural level

Aggressive working attitude with great communication skill and curiosity

What do we offer:

International work environment and work with global development teams

Excellent work conditions in an A-Class office (Horizon Park Business Center)

Compensation package matching global standards

Flexible work hours (as required)

Paid parking, courses, training, conferences and business trips

Medical insurance

Free lunches

Responsibilities:

Deliver new upcoming Unifi switch product

Work with hardware team from BSP level up to networking software application level

Communicate with foreign customer closely to implement desired new features and bugfixing

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We are looking for a Graphic Designer/UX Designer to join our team!

We are a B2B Marketing & Communications agency working with high-profile international clients, meaning you will have different, exciting projects allowing you to further develop and widen your skills!

The role requires experience in Figma, Adobe XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other packages within the Adobe Suite and Figma, as well as 3+ years of experience, preferably within brand and/or digitally-led, creative agencies.

Your responsibilities will vary from branding, presentations, marketing, and digital work. In doing so, you will work in the areas of web design, brochure design, flyer design, logo design, social media design, and many more, while working closely with the PM Team and clients to produce content for their websites, and social platforms, and email campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Study design briefs and determine requirements

• Conceptualize visuals based on project requirements

• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas

• Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs

• Work with copywriters and creative team to produce the final designs

• Test graphics across various media

• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience

• Good understanding of B2B Communications

• Good written and verbal English is mandatory

• Great Design skills

• Experience in the digital marketing environment

• Commercially minded

• Highly creative

• Passion & Drive for Design

• Good verbal communication skills

• Great organizational skills

What do we offer:

• Work in a great team atmosphere

• Good remuneration package

• Team Buildings

• Creative space to develop and grow your Graphic Design style and abilities

We're digital marketing experts that continue to explore creative methods to engage more meaningfully with users.

Beneath the digital layers and conversions, we’re built on human connections. We invite you to a new role as an Account manager.

Your territory

As part of our Marketing agency, you will:

Own the Agency advertising efforts for our clients across Europe, the US, Canada, and our international markets

Сommunication with clients and building relationship

Develop marketing strategies in partnership with our Sales department

Apply PPC best practices for ads of our clients

Monitor, analyze, and report on performance metrics, sales, and marketing performance, and a regular frequency in order to allocate spending to the best performers

Partner with our Communications & Design teams to develop messaging and brand assets compliant with brand guidelines and standards our clients

Bring in your ideas and improvements to actively contribute to the company's success. You will never hear "…because we always did it like that" again.

Continuously develop yourself personally and professionally. You will take ownership of areas that strengthen your potential and you will be able to attend workshops to learn new skills according to your experience and interests.

Your profile

Key requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience in managing to advertise

Very good understanding of ads on the Internet

Strong analytical skills

Ability to make data-based decisions

Very good English skills

Does this sound like you?

Hands-on, with a very entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a high-paced environment

Striving to learn and become an expert in social media continuously

Proactive and creative

Willing to come and work remotely with our fantastic team in Europe or Kyiv.

Working time

11 am - 20 pm

12 pm - 21 pm

13 pm - 22 pm

Looking for a marketing manager to sell SAAS product via internet channels.

As a manager, you are responsible to lead the marketing team and develop the best marketing strategies to sell SaaS product with a focus on digital channels, including social media, digital content, link building etc.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in positioning SaaS on the market.

USA, India, Europe, Australia markets.

Marketing tools, including Google Analytics.

Advanced English (read/write).

Result-oriented, responsible, persistent, active.

3+ years as a lead of a marketing team.

Proof of your previous successful work.

Duties

Leading our marketing team.

Monitoring and improving KPI/team performance.

Suggesting strategies to bringing our SaaS product to the market, positioning it, and building awareness around it.

Keeping an active position in monitoring online market, its newest trends, competitors strategies, clients' needs and requirements.

Suggesting ways of improving conversion rates.

Brain storming, generating and offering new ideas.

What We Offer

Full time job office/hybrid 11:00 — 20:00 Kyiv, Kudryavskyi Uzviz

Negotiable salary based on your experience and skills.

Comfortable office in Kyiv.

Respectful professional environment.

We are looking for an Embedded Developer with a strong background in designing and developing embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with a variety of hardware platforms and programming languages, including Raspberry Pi, Python, ESP32, C, C++, STM32, and Nordic platforms. As an Embedded Developer at CitrusDev, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative embedded solutions that drive our products to the next level.

Possible freelance or part-time work with a gradual transition to full-time. Write, we will be happy to chat!

Qualifications:

— Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field;

— Proven experience as an Embedded Developer, with a track record of successful projects;

— Proficiency in Python, C, C++, and other relevant programming languages;

— Strong knowledge of embedded systems development, including hardware design, firmware development, and debugging;

— Experience with Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, Nordic, and other embedded platforms;

— Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and wireless protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee);

— Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards overcoming technical challenges;

— Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;

— Upper-Intermediate English (be able to communicate with the client)

- is a must!

Preferred Qualifications:

— Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming;

— Knowledge of low-power design principles for battery-operated devices;

— Familiarity with PCB design and schematic capture tools;

— Previous experience in IoT development and sensor integration.

Key Responsibilities:

— Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and develop embedded systems for various applications;

— Write, test, and maintain efficient and reliable code for embedded systems using Python, C, C++, and other relevant languages;

— Work on hardware interfacing, device drivers, and communication protocols to ensure seamless integration with different platforms and sensors;

— Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems, identifying and resolving hardware and software issues;

— Participate in the selection of hardware components and microcontrollers to meet project requirements;

— Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements and optimizations.

Why Join CitrusDev:

— Work on exciting and cutting-edge projects in a collaborative and innovative environment;

— Opportunities for professional growth and development;

— Join a dynamic team of experts passionate about technology and embedded systems;

— Contribute to the creation of groundbreaking solutions that make a difference in the world.

If you are a talented Embedded Developer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of embedded systems technology, we encourage you to apply and become a key part of our team. Together, we will drive innovation and shape the future of embedded development.
 

Submit your CV, we will be glad to have you in our team!

Technical skills needed:

• 4+ years of experience in a role Business or System or Functional Analyst;
• Proficient in writing User Stories, Use Cases, Functional and Non-Functional requirements, system diagrams, wireframes;
• Experience of working with Restful APIs (writing requirements, API usage);
• Experience in Microservices architecture;
• Experience of working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban);
• Solid knowledge in DB and SQL;
• Knowledge of UML, BPMN;
• Understanding of key UX/UI practices and processes;
• Understanding of software development lifecycle;
• Understanding of architecture of WEB-based application;
• English Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Proactiveness;
• Organized, detail-oriented with ability to keep overall solution in mind;
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, running concurrent projects and manage BA work with multiple stakeholders;
• Good time-management skills, ability to handle multitasking activities.

As a plus

• Experience in writing requirements for reporting system, dashboards, DWH, ETL, etc
• Experience in enterprise software development or finance domain;
• Experience in delivery of desktop and web-applications;
• Experience of successful system integration project.

Responsibilities:

• Participation in discovery phases and workshops with Customer, covering key business and product requirements;
• Manage project scope, requirements management and their impact on existing requirements, defining dependencies on other teams;
• Creating business requirements, user stories, mockups, functional specifications and technical requirements (incl. flow diagrams, data mappings, examples);
• Close collaboration with development team (requirements presentation, backlog grooming, requirements change management, technical solution design together with Tech Lead, etc.);
• Regular communication with internal (Product, Account management, Business teams) and external stakeholders (Partners, Customers); 
• Preparing UAT scenarios, validation cases;
• User Acceptance Testing;
• Demo for internal stakeholders;
• Creating documentation (user guides, technical guides, presentations).
   

Project Description:

Wireless Standard POS (Point-Of-Sales) (www.b2bsoft.com) is our retail management solution for the Telecom Market.

It provides thousands of retailers with features and functionalities they need to run their businesses effectively with full visibility and control into every aspect of sales and operations. 

It is simple to learn, easy to use and as operation grows, more features can be added on.

Our system can optimize and simplify all processes related to retail in this business area. 
 

Few things that our product can do:

• Robust Online Reporting
• Repair Management Software
• 3rd Party Integrations
• Customer Connect Marketing
• Time and Attendance
• Carrier Commission Reconciliation

 As a Business Analyst/ System Analyst, you will be the liaison between the lines of business and the Development team, have the opportunity to work on a very complex product with microservice architecture (50+ for now) and communicate with Product, QA, Developers, Architecture and Customer Support teams to help improve product quality.


 

Redwerk is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and inspired Product Manager with AI experience.

You’ll work on enticing products and tasks alongside true experts in a friendly environment with minimum bureaucracy.

Required Skills:
— 3+ years in product management (ideally in startups, AI, or automation)

— AI-first thinking and at least 1-2 years of hands-on experience with AI, with proven cases of implementation and measurable results

— Understanding of the MVP philosophy and rapid product development cycles

— Experience launching products from scratch (with proven results)

— Hands-on experience with no-code/low-code tools: Zapier, n8n, Make, Bubble, etc

— Proficient in market analysis, customer development and hypothesis validation

— Experience implementing monetization strategies

— Strong analytical skills to transform data into actionable strategies

— Strong understanding of LLM-based systems 

— Familiarity with APIs (especially OpenAI)

Will be a plus:
— Experience with B2B and SaaS products 

— Experience building Telegram bots or mini apps

— Basic knowledge of Web3 

— Built your own product, startup, or side project

— Good UX sense, ability to prototype 

Responsibilities:
— Validate raw product ideas through user interviews and research

— Build MVPs in 1-2 weeks using AI, APIs, and no-code tools

— Collaborate with developers, designers, and the CEO

— Drive experiments, gather feedback, and iterate

— Think like a builder - hands-on, pragmatic, and fast

We Offer:
— Competitive salary
— Unlimited remote work
— Flexible schedule, start by 2 PM
— 20 days paid leave
— 14 days paid sick leave
— Entrepreneur support
— Wellness benefits
— Language classes in English, Spanish, German
— Tech event support; fee reimbursement
— Corporate library; professional literature

Values & Culture:
— Supporting Ukraine’s Armed Forces
— Engaging in charity initiatives
— Organizing IT-focused events
— Encouraging initiative and idea sharing
— Fostering transparent, meaningful relationships
— Emphasizing task ownership and follow-through
— Prioritizing work-life balance

Management Style:
— Flat structure; minimal bureaucracy
— Ability to influence company processes and tech decisions
— Tool selection autonomy for you to achieve goals faster
— Streamlined, efficient workflows
— Team of creative, inventive mid-senior professionals

We hope you’re one of us! ❤️

Kava Gaming Studio is a team of passionate professionals creating captivating game worlds. Join us to build something extraordinary together!

We are looking for a talented Business development manager (Gamedev) to become part of our growing team.

What kind of specialist we are looking for

• experience in the Gamedev industry with a B2B focus related to outsourcing of game production services;
• excellent English (written and speaking);
• Dedication, attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to thrive in a results-driven culture;
• time management skills, high level of responsibility, self-organization;
• strong interest in gaming/gamedev, knowledge of the Gamedev market;
• experience in attending international Gamedev conferences and readiness for business trips abroad.

Responsibilities:

• contact new inbound and outbound customers and engage them through emails;
• coordinate and then conduct product demonstrations for potential clients or partners;
• conduct conversations with prospects, understanding their needs and formulating a sales pitch;
• represent the company at international gamedev conferences, including participation in meetings and networking with potential partners;
• maintain relationships with existing customers to make sure everything is going well and identify potential opportunities for further sales.

We offer:

• opportunity to work remotely;
• official work;
• 17-day paid vacation and a paid sick leave;
• work on new and various projects;
• professional and competent management;
• professional growth and career development;
• opportunity to attend international Gamedev events and represent the company worldwide.

Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience with Power Bi

- Excellent communication skills

We offer:

• Attractive financial package

• Challenging projects

• Professional & career growth

• Great atmosphere in a friendly small team

Let’s start with what PLANEKS offers:

0. Fast and comfortable hiring process.

1. 100% remote work opportunity and flexitime - choose working hours between 8:00-20:00.

2. Manage your compensation $$$$ budget - Travel tickets, Work equipment, Health insurance, Software, Sport, Training.

3. Salary paid in USD + tax compensation. Revision every 12 months. We want everyone to be confident in what tomorrow brings.

4. Everything to provide a good rest. YES: Paid vacation, national holidays, sick leaves(and support in case of serious diseases). NO: overtime, work on weekends.

5. Regular feedback, mentorship, code review. Friendly and professional team that supports you. Well, we're proud of how we handle that. So you can always count on us.

6. Speaking clubs with a native speaker to constantly maintain your English level.

7. No bureaucracy - transparent processes and flat management. Working remotely means keeping things as simple as possible to work efficiently.

We propose something more significant than a job. PLANEKS means developing a new lifestyle for our colleagues and clients. So take your part in it!

This position supposes that you have the following knowledge and competencies:

1. Software development experience (at least 3 years) with:

• Python and Django.
• Other Python frameworks (e.g., Flask).
• PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Celery, Redis, ElasticSearch.
• Cloud providers, DevOps, CI/CD.
• Unit, integration, E2E tests.

2. Knowledge of REST and experience working with REST APIs.

3. Experience with JS, HTML, CSS (Usually 0-20% of activity).

4. Communication skills in English (good writing and speaking).

You will deal and be responsible for:

1. Develop, support, and maintain projects in Python - usually, we create products from scratch but also have existing projects where the dev team should be extended. And also, we do not work with legacy codebases.
2. Solve technical challenges - all our projects are different, and you’ll never be bored with the same tasks every day, so your acquisitive mind will have great challenges regularly.
3. Take care of quality (code, test, business features, documentation) - everyone enjoys working with clean, readable code, so it is important to keep it such.
4. Participate in code reviews - usually, it is cross-reviews in the team or reviews by a senior person.
5. Communicate with internal and external teams - we’re in touch with great minds - inventive clients, and supportive colleagues!
6. Improve your technical and soft skills - just a normal evolution :)