Senior Back-end Engineer (Node j.s)

Job description

**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 In this role, you will be part of our growing and international 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](http://node.js/),. 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. ### About your role as “Back-end developer” - Build robust and scalable software in Node js. - 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 ### About your experience - At least 4 years of experience in a similar role - 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:** - Language: [Node.Js.](http://node.js/) - Database: Mongodb or other. - Framework: [Express.js](http://express.js/) & Nest j.s. - 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 - 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 - Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space is a plus - BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field ### Why you should join Yassir - 😎 You will be part of one of the first Algerian startups to go through the Y Combinator program and one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa. We are current in +60 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Senegal) - 💸 Attractive salary and you even get a stake in the company - 🚉 Subsidized public transit pass - 🤙🏽Have a lasting impact on our company's culture - 🚀 Perfect timing with renowned investors to build something great - 📈 Extremely steep learning curve with own responsibility and intensive guidance - 💯 Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans