Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js & React) at Yassir (Remote)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js & React)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full time (Remote)
Category: Product & Tech – Product Management

Job Description

• As a Fullstack Developer specializing in Node.js and React, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, working on both client-side and server-side applications. 
• Your primary focus will be to develop user interfaces and implement server-side logic, creating seamless integrations between the two. 
• Collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and a commitment to quality products are essential in our fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web applications using Node.js and React.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Work with modern tools and technologies, maintaining code quality, organization, and automation.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to technology, algorithms, and products.
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to translate end-user requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Embrace and solve complex challenges, delivering results on schedule.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / M.Sc in Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field.
• Ideally have technical skills with at least 5 years of experience in Node.js and React.
• Familiarity with REST and RESTful APIs, micro-services.
• Experience with databases, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Version control: GIT.
• Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised): Containers (Docker, Kubernetes), Caching (Redis), Scaling, Web load balancing.
• Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand, or fintech space is a plus.

Application Closing Date
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