Junior Platform Engineer, Yassir

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Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Junior level

Remote from Europe, UK

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The leading super App in the Maghreb region offering on-demand and payment services

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The leading super App in the Maghreb region offering on-demand and payment services

1001+ employees

B2BMarketplaceLogisticsTransportRidesharing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Junior level

Remote from Europe, UK

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BMarketplaceLogisticsTransportRidesharing

Company mission

To serve Africans in the continent and its diaspora while creating economic opportunities for service providers and influencing social value.

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Who you are

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
1-2 years of experience in platform engineering, software engineering or a related field
Strong experience with TypeScript and Google Cloud
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc
Experience with infrastructure as code and CDK for Terraform or Pulumi
Strong knowledge of security and compliance best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience in leading and mentoring teams is a plus

What the job involves

You will be responsible for enabling other cross-functional teams by providing solutions that focus on development experience and excellence
You will also be a key player in the digital transformation of the organization by leveraging technology to improve processes and drive innovation
Design, build and maintain the digital platform infrastructure and services
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like CDK for Terraform or Pulumi
Implement containerization and orchestration strategies to ensure high availability and scalability of the platform
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs
Ensure security and compliance of the platform infrastructure and services
Continuously monitor and optimize platform performance and availability
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers on the team
Developing, testing, and maintaining software applications to support our developers and business operations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop secure and scalable software solutions
Participating in code reviews and implementing best practices in software development
Identifying opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and security through software engineering techniques

Our take

Most people in French-speaking Africa are unbanked due to a lack of trust in incumbents and inefficient banking solutions. Yassir’s founder felt that providing on-demand services — which solves essential needs and, more importantly, builds trust to then provide payment services — was the catalyst to enable financial inclusion in the region.

The company started with ride-hailing services and progressed to offer last-mile delivery services, creating a multi-sided marketplace that brings drivers, couriers, merchants, suppliers, and wholesalers to individual users on one platform. With 3 out of 5 on-demand transactions in Algeria now made via Yassir, it's eyeing payment services next to truly build a super app.

The company’s Series B funding of $150 million in 2022 is supercharging its growth and development of new services in the existing markets. And now the company operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia and recently expanded into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The company is battling two major challenges: competition and bureaucracy. It's no secret that Uber is a dangerous competitor to go up against, though Yassir intends to improve on the failings of Uber subsidiary Careem in several intended marketplaces. Moreover, each of the countries Yassir serves has a unique regulatory environment that must be navigated. So far, Yassir hasn’t shown any signs that these issues are slowing it down.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

46% employee growth in 12 months

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Company

Company benefits

Competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a flexible work environment.
Highly collaborative workplace with colleagues from all around the world
Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans.

Leadership

Noureddine Tayebi

(Founder & CEO)

After earning a Ph.D. at Stanford, Noureddine spent most of his professional life in Silicon Valley working at various companies including Intel and InSense. They came back to Algeria in 2017 to found Yassir.

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