Backend Software Engineer

Yassir; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Dubai seeks a backend developer to join its engineering team. This role involves developing scalable software and building microservices using Python or Go. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and a BS in Computer Science or equivalent. The company offers great compensation, stock options, and a dynamic work environment. Join their mission to revolutionize digital services in Africa while working on challenging technical projects.

Benefits

Great compensation and bonuses

Full social coverage

Paid company holidays

Opportunity to shape the company direction

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with backend development.
• Solid understanding of OOP and software design.
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Build robust and scalable software in Python or Go.
• Design and create microservices and system architecture.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas.

Skills

Python

Go

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

GIT

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

MS degree preferred

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 on‑demand 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 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 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 problem‑solving 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 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

• Technical Skills:
• 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
• Database: Mongodb or other.
• Framework: or other.
• Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs microservices
• Master source version control: GIT
• Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised for senior profiles)
• 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, self‑start, 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 on‑demand 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 luckYour Yassir TA Team