Backend Software Engineer, Yassir

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MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Redis

Node.js

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Dublin

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

Job no longer available

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

1001+ employees

B2BMarketplaceLogisticsTransportRidesharing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Redis

Node.js

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Dublin

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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A BS degree in computer or any equivalent experience
MS degree and above preferred
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 with at least 1 year experience
Language: Node.js, Python or Go
Data base: Mongodb or other
Framework: Express.js or other
Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services
Master source version control: GIT
Other key skills and traits :
Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
Outstanding project management skills
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
Procurement or legal background is a big plus
Excellent judgment, communication and interpersonal skills
Organized and obsessive about details
Hard working, passionate and looking to embrace the challenge
Thrive in high impact/high profile situations
Enthusiastic about Yassir!

Desirable

Containers: Docker, kubernetes
Caching, Redis server
Web load balancing
Scaling
OS administration
Encryption : https//, digital signing

What the job involves

Build robust and scalable software in Node.js, Python or Go
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

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

Glassdoor (3.9)

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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