Yassir is the leading super App for on demand and payment services in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 26 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (+$43M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world including Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Doordash, among others.
We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally. Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people – we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.About The Role
In this role, you will be part of our growing and international engineering team, working with a high-quality code base and the latest tools, where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex backend development, including microservices architecture, using Node.js. You will own and build large scale backend systems and micro-services. You will design, develop, and deliver powerful server-side applications in a highly dynamic environment, where root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving are required.
About Your Role As a Senior Engineer, Backend (Nodejs)
Build robust and scalable software in Node js
Design and create (micro)services and system architecture for projects, and contribute and provide feedback to other team members
Help improve existing code quality through writing unit tests, automation and performing code reviews
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products
Work with the engineering and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution
Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule
About Your Experience
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
Solid OOP and software design knowledge – you should know how to create software that is extensible, reusable and meets desired architectural objectives
Must have technical skills:
Language: Node.Js
Database: Mongodb or other
Framework: Express.js or other
Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services
Master source version control: GIT
Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised for senior profiles):
Containers: Docker, kubernetes
Caching, Redis server
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Highly organized, creative and critical thinker
Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space
BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
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