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Staff Backend Engineer (NodeJS/Go)

Yassir is a leading super app in French-speaking Africa, offering on-demand services like ride-hailing, food/grocery delivery, and financial services.

Yassir

Employee count: 1001-5000

Egypt only
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
As a Backend Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the technical standards for the Backend in our Last Mile Delivery domain. You will work closely with multiple squads within the domain to provide technical leadership in areas such as tech roadmaps, architecture decisions, and feature development and release cycles. Your role will also involve mentoring junior developers and contributing to the scaling up of Backend engineers in multiple squads. This will include conducting technical interviews to identify and onboard talented engineers.

About your role as Staff Engineer, Backend (Nodejs)

  • Design, build, and maintain features for domain applications
  • Provide technical leadership and manage dependencies
  • Conduct design and code reviews
  • Support and help grow domain team members by helping them with technical blockers
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve efficiency
  • Participate in architecture and design discussions
  • Strongly contribute to building the technical roadmap
  • Conduct technical interviews
  • Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes.

Owner of these projects

  • Conduct feasibility studies to validate capability and functionality
  • Draft and submit intellectual property
  • Conduct research and assess current technologies
  • Develop and execute complex, multi-tier distributed software search applications
  • Apply technical and domain expertise to products and problems
  • Assess and write code to improve or extend applications
  • Manage and provide assistance for current software applications
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to others

About your experience

  • Solid backend engineering experience with Node.js and Go
  • Strong foundation in programming fundamentals
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving abilities and a willingness to help others achieve their goals
  • Extensive experience with Git in a team environment
  • Proficiency in writing testable code and unit tests
  • Bonus: Experience in a fast-growing startup in the on-demand services industry
  • Extensive experience with A/B experiments and a data-driven approach to product development
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

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Egypt +/- 0 hours

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Yassir is at the forefront of technological innovation, revolutionizing the way daily services are accessed and experienced across French-speaking Africa and beyond. Founded in 2017 by Noureddine Tayebi and Mahdi Yettou, Yassir emerged from a vision to harness technology to simplify everyday life and foster local talent development within the Maghreb region. Through its groundbreaking super app, Yassir is creating a comprehensive digital marketplace that seamlessly integrates on-demand transportation, last-mile delivery for food and groceries, and a suite of financial services. This innovative approach is not just about convenience; it's about building a trusted ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses, driving digital transformation in traditionally cash-centric economies. The company's commitment to technological advancement is evident in its continuous development of robust and scalable solutions, leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence to personalize user experiences and optimize service delivery. Yassir's platform connects millions of users with tens of thousands of partners, including drivers, couriers, and merchants, thereby generating significant economic opportunities across its operational cities.

The technological architecture of Yassir is designed for rapid scalability and adaptability, enabling its expansion into new markets and service verticals. By focusing on a mobile-first strategy, Yassir caters to the increasingly connected populations in its target regions. The platform's sophisticated logistics and payment infrastructure are pivotal in its mission to make daily transactions effortless and secure. Beyond its core offerings, Yassir is pioneering the introduction of digital financial tools, helping users to pay, save, and borrow within a single, intuitive interface. This focus on financial inclusion is a testament to Yassir's broader ambition to not only serve immediate consumer needs but also to contribute to the long-term economic development of the regions it operates in. Through relentless innovation and a deep understanding of local market dynamics, Yassir is not just a service provider but a catalyst for change, ushering in a new era of digital convenience and economic empowerment. The company's journey is marked by significant milestones, including substantial funding rounds that underscore investor confidence in its vision and technological prowess, positioning Yassir as a leading technology powerhouse in Africa and the Middle East.

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