Yassir is the leading super App for on demand and payment services in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 26 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (+$43M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world including Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Doordash, among others.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Backend Software Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
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
Other key skills and traits:
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
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!
Perks
Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company
The rare opportunity to change the world around you such that everyone around you is using the product you built. We’re not just another app, we’re infusing social values and reinventing how services are provided
Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment
Benefits:
Great compensation and bonuses including stock options.