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Over the past three years, we\u2019ve scaled significantly \u2014 becoming one of the most trusted names in refurbished mobiles and tech.<\/p>\n<p>This role isn\u2019t just about writing code \u2014 it\u2019s about shaping technical direction, mentoring a talented dev team, and building products that make a real impact on people and the planet. 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