About the Job
Yassir is the leading super app in the Maghreb region, transforming the way daily services are provided. Currently operating in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, with recent expansions into France, Canada, and Sub-Saharan Africa, Yassir is fueled by approximately $200M in funding from VCs in Silicon Valley, Europe, and beyond. We deliver on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery, and we are now introducing financial services to empower our users to manage their payments, savings, and loans digitally, facilitating the continent's transition into a digital economy. Our mission goes beyond service provision; we aim to create a marketplace that meets people's needs while embedding social values.
We are seeking a Head of Platform and Infrastructure to cater to our developer’s needs by owning all aspects of infrastructure and driving the platform that our delivery teams rely on daily.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the reliability of our infrastructure.
- Assist our delivery teams in achieving autonomy, spotting and alleviating blockers, and establishing the right tools and processes while providing coaching.
- Oversee the development of the various platforms that engineers depend on and cultivate a world-class developer experience.
- Contribute to a Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
- Hire exceptional engineering talents and scale our tech team across Europe and the Middle East.
- Foster the company's technical culture, ensuring the success and personal growth of our engineers while raising the bar for technical excellence.
- Review product architectures and suggest improvements.
- Collaborate with the product team to plan and oversee the execution of the product roadmap and contribute to future development strategies.
Experience and Skills
- 15+ years of experience in IT, focusing on infrastructure.
- Experience in a head of infrastructure or head of platform role, or a similar senior-level position within an engineering department.
- Proven track record in building platform teams.
- Extensive experience with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, continuous delivery, and DevSecOps practices.
- Deep understanding of platform architecture and platform mechanics.
- Ability to translate complex strategic issues into a technology product roadmap.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with a strategic mindset.
- Excellent project management skills, with experience managing remote teams.
- Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand, or fintech sectors is a plus.
- BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field.
Benefits
- Join one of the first Algerian startups to participate in the Y Combinator program and become part of one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa.
- Attractive salary and potential equity in the company.
- Subsidized public transit pass.
- Opportunity to have a lasting impact on company culture.
- Ideal timing to build something remarkable with renowned investors.
- Steep learning curve with significant responsibility and dedicated guidance.
- Make a real impact by helping provide affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans.
At Yassir, we embrace the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. If you're ready to contribute your unique perspective and experiences, we are excited to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our journey toward a better tomorrow. We eagerly await your application!
