Yassir is the leading super app in the Maghreb region, focused on 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 backed by $200M in funding from venture capitalists around the globe. We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery, and are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save, and borrow digitally. Our mission is to usher the continent into a digital economy era by creating a marketplace that brings people what they need while infusing social values.
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As a Backend Staff Engineer, you will drive the technical standards for the backend in our Last Mile Delivery domain. You will collaborate closely with multiple squads within the domain, providing technical leadership in areas such as tech roadmaps, architecture decisions, and feature development and release cycles. Your responsibilities also include mentoring junior developers and contributing to the growth of backend engineers across various teams, which involves conducting technical interviews to identify and onboard talented engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 assisting with technical blockers
- Continuously explore, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve efficiency
- Participate in architecture and design discussions
- Contribute to building the technical roadmap
- Conduct feasibility studies to validate capability and functionality
- Develop and execute complex, multi-tier distributed software 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 with a willingness to assist others in achieving their goals
- Extensive experience with Git in a team environment
- Proficient in writing testable code and unit tests
- Bonus: Experience in a fast-growing startup within the on-demand services industry
- Extensive experience with A/B experiments and a data-driven approach to product development
At Yassir, we value 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 to create a better tomorrow together!
