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Backend Software Engineer

Remote:

Remote First

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Junior (1-2 years)

Work from:

Algeria

Yassir Information Technology & Services SME https://yassir.com/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

About Yassir

Yassir is the leading super App for on demand, ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services and more, set to change the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across multiple countries. It has raised $150 million in Series B funding, five times what it raised in its previous priced round last November with world class investors such as BOND and Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Doordash, among others.

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 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, Python or Go. 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.

TASKS

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

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills :
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
Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised for senior profiles)
Containers: Docker, kubernetes
Caching, Redis server
Web load balancing
Scaling
OS administration
Encryption : https//, digital signing

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!

BENEFITS

Great compensation and bonuses including stock options.
Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company
Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment or in remote
Paid company holidays
Full social coverage

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN YASSIR

Join one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa
Have a lasting impact on our company's culture
Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans
Work on some really hard technical challenges from identity infrastructure for Africans, digital payment networks to complex mapping and routing systems across the continent.
We are the first Algerian startup to go through Y Combinator program and we’re backed by top investors including Unpopular Ventures, Rebel Fund and DainTree.VC

Do you want to become part of our first-class team? You should definitely send us your application. 🚀