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Backend Software Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Junior (1-2 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, Technical skills with at least 1 year experience in Node.js, Python or Go.

Key responsabilities:

Build robust and scalable software in specified languages
Design and create architecture for projects and contribute to team feedback

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

501 - 1000 Employees

See more Yassir offers

Job description

Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (~$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.

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 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

At Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen.

Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best of luck,

Your Yassir TA Team