Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS) at Yassir

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• B.Sc / M.Sc 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 is a plus.

What We Offer

• 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 +50 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal & France)
• Attractive salary and you even get a stake in the company
• 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