Backend Software Engineer

Yassir; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading super app company in Dubai is seeking a Backend Developer to contribute to building scalable backend systems using Python or Go. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in software design, microservices architecture, and collaborative work ethic. This role offers opportunities to advance in a dynamic tech environment and participate in shaping financial services for millions.

Benefits

Great compensation and bonuses

Paid company holidays

Full social coverage

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in backend development.
• Solid understanding of OOP and software design principles.
• Ability to devise scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Build robust and scalable software in Python or Go.
• Design microservices and system architecture.
• Participate in code reviews and improve code quality.

Skills

Python

Go

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

GIT

Redis

REST APIs

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

MS degree

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 SubSaharan Africa . It is backed $200M in funding by VCs from Silicon Valley Europe and other parts of the world.

We offer ondemand services such as ridehailing and lastmile 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. Were not just about serving people were 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 engineering team working with a highquality code base and the latest tools where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex backend development including microservices architecture using Python or Go . You will own and build large scale backend systems and microservices. You will design develop and deliver powerful serverside applications in a highly dynamic environment where root cause analysis and rapid problemsolving are required.

TASKS

• Build robust and scalable software in Python or Go
• 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 enduser 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

• A BS degree in computer or any equivalent experience
• MS degree and above preferred
• 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 with at least 1 year experience
• Language : Python or Go
• Data base : Mongodb or other.
• Framework : or other.
• Web architecture : Rest and restful APIs microservices
• Master source version control : GIT
• Containers : Docker kubernetes
• Caching Redis server
• Web load balancing
• Scaling
• OS administration
• Encryption : https / / digital signing

Other key skills and traits

• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize selfstart contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly organized creative and critical thinker
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Procurement or legal background is a big plus
• Excellent judgment communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and obsessive about details
• Hard working passionate and looking to embrace the challenge
• Thrive in high impact / high profile situations
• Enthusiastic about Yassir!

BENEFITS

• Great compensation and bonuses including stock options.
• Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company
• Sharp motivated coworkers in a fun office environment or in remote
• Paid company holidays
• Full social coverage

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN YASSIR

• Join one of the fastest growing tech companies in North Africa
• Have a lasting impact on our companys culture
• Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and ondemand services to millions of Africans
• Work on some really hard technical challenges from identity infrastructure for Africans digital payment networks to complex mapping and routing systems across the continent.
• We are the first Algerian startup to go through Y Combinator program and were backed by top investors including Unpopular Ventures Rebel Fund and

At Yassir we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So if youre ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table then were excited to listen.

Dont just apply for a job come and be a part of our journey. Lets create a better tomorrow together.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best of luck

Your Yassir TA Team

Key Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Bidding
• Accounts Assistant
• Credit Control
• Account Development
• Content Development
• Lab Testing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1