Powering smarter trades with technology and transparency
TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates10+ employeesEst. 20131 open roleWebsite
About Papaya Trading
Papaya Trading is a privately held cosmetics and personal care distribution company based in Amman, Jordan, with an online presence and a reported team size of 11–50 employees on LinkedIn. The company operates from the Al-Zaytoonah area in Amman and is listed as a wholesaler of creams, cosmetics, personal care products, loofahs, and salon supplies.
بابايا ترادينج شركة أردنية متخصصة في توزيع منتجات التجميل والعناية الشخصية بالجملة، تتخذ من عمّان مقراً لها. تعمل الشركة على توفير أرقى العلامات التجارية العالمية في مجال العناية بالبشرة والمكياج ولوازم الصالونات، لتلبية احتياجات السوق الأردني.
Culture & Values
At Papaya Trading, we believe that our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, respectful work environment where transparency and trust guide every interaction. Our team is passionate about the beauty and personal care industry, and we take pride in building lasting relationships — with our partners, clients, and each other. We also believe in giving back, actively supporting local community initiatives and voluntary work across Jordan.
Benefits & Perks
Collaborative team environment — work alongside a close-knit, motivated team
Growing industry — be part of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the region
Top brand partnerships — work with reputable international brands like Gerovital and Coverderm
Central Amman location — easily accessible office in the heart of the city
Community impact — a company that values social responsibility and supports local causes
Ex-Goldman Sachs MD. Built and sold two fintech startups. Obsessed with democratising professional trading tools.
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Rami Al-Khatib
CTO & Co-Founder
Ex-Google SWE. Led infrastructure for Google Pay. Holds 3 patents in low-latency transaction systems.
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Sara Osei
Head of Product
Previously at Revolut and Wise. Shipped products used by 20M+ users across 40 countries.
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James Thornton
VP Engineering
18 years in HFT at Jane Street and Citadel. Joined Papaya to build trading tech that anyone can use.
What Employees Say
“I have worked at big banks and startups, but Papaya is where I have done the best work of my career. The autonomy is real, the mission is real.”
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Ahmad Nasser
Senior Backend Engineer
“Papaya genuinely trusts you with big problems from day one. My first month I was shipping features that hit millions of users.”
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Priya Menon
Product Designer
“The engineering culture here is what every tech blog talks about but most companies never achieve. Fast, disciplined, deeply collaborative.”
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Tom Bradley
Infrastructure Lead
“As a parent, the flexible hours and remote-first culture changed everything. I do the best work of my life and am home for dinner every night.”
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Nour Ibrahim
Senior Data Scientist
Our Hiring Process
1. Application Review — 2 to 3 days
We read every application ourselves. No automated rejections.
2. Intro Call — 30 minutes
A relaxed chat with our talent team to understand your background and what you are looking for.
3. Technical or Skills Assessment — 60 to 90 minutes
A take-home or live session depending on the role. We respect your time — no marathon interview loops.
4. Team Interview — 90 minutes
Meet your future team lead and one or two peers. This is a two-way conversation — come with questions.
5. Offer
We move fast. Expect a decision within 5 business days of your final interview.