HIRE Learning with Just Eat Takeaway: 'I want to make sure everybody feels included and heard'

Rivanor Soares, Manager of Platform Observability at Just Eat Takeaway, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in his team of engineers, who manage observability tooling across diverse environments. He describes himself as a people-first manager who ensures every team member feels heard and included, fostering a supportive environment where team members readily help each other. Soares seeks candidates with a deep understanding of cloud services and the ability to summarize technical experiences from a practical perspective during interviews. He values transparency and honesty, preferring to consult his team for technical expertise rather than providing incomplete answers. Soares also prioritizes candidates who demonstrate confidence, creativity, and the humility to admit when they do not know something, while appreciating those with experience in development languages relevant to the company's needs. The success of team members is measured by their ability to complete projects efficiently and contribute new ideas, with different expectations set for senior and intermediate members. Just Eat Takeaway is a global online food delivery marketplace headquartered in Amsterdam, connecting consumers with a wide variety of restaurant partners.