Job Openings at Yassir

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 following positions below:

1.) Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS) - SuperApp

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)

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.
• 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.

Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• At least 5 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.
• Database: 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
• 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.

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Note
Interview Process:

• Talent acquisition screening interview.
• Take home tech challenge.
• Live coding (technical interview)
• System design interview.
• Leadership interview.

2.) Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)

About the Role

• In this role, you will join the Quality Assurance Team at Yassir and run various tests on new software products to ensure that programs satisfy all specifications and requirements.
• You will be part of a feature team and work closely with our developers and product managers.
• You will manage test suites and debugging programs to improve the quality of our products.

Job Description

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Execute test cases (manual and automated) and analyze results
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Help troubleshoot issues
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Monitor debugging process results
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• At least 4 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or in a similar role
• Proven working experience with Agile project management, QA methodology, and test management software
• Hands-on experience in Javascript
• Hands-on experience in Git for version control
• Hands-on experience with API Testing frameworks such as Postman
• Hands-on experience with Performance Testing tools such as Artillery
• Hands-on experience with UI Automation with Selenium
• Customer-centric mindset, attention to detail, creative mind, great ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
• Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space is a plus.

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3.) Senior IOS Engineer

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job Type: Full time
Category: Engineering – Mobility

About the Role

• We are looking for a senior iOS developer to join our tech hub in Berlin and support our growth and expansion.
• You will be part of the 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 frontend development in iOS (swift).
• Your primary focus will be the development of mobile applications and their integration with back-end services.
• You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure.

About your Role as a iOS Mobile Developer

• Design and build mobile applications using iOS (swiftUI) platform.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• 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
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule

Requirements

• B.Sc / M.Sc Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• Must have technical skills with at least 4 years of experience
• Language: iOS (swift) native
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notification
• Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services
• Version control: GIT
• Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised)
• Containers: Docker, kubernetes
• Caching, Redis server
• Scaling, Web load balancing
• Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space is a plus

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 +30 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, France and Germany)
• 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

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