Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Yassir; Pretoria; On-site; USD 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the digital economy in Africa! As a Senior Frontend Developer, you will leverage your expertise in React.js to create impactful web applications that enhance user experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a rapidly growing startup that values diversity and creativity. You'll collaborate with talented engineers and designers, tackling complex challenges while contributing to meaningful financial and on-demand services. With a competitive salary and the chance to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to shape the future of technology in the region.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Stake in the company

Subsidized public transit pass

Intensive guidance

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend development with a focus on React.js.
• Strong knowledge of web architecture, REST APIs, and micro-services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build web applications using React.js.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

JavaScript

React.js

Express.js

REST APIs

GIT

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

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

We are looking for a senior front-end 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, and you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex frontend development in React.JS. Your primary focus will be the development of web 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 Frontend Developer

• Design and build web applications using React.js
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• 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

• Must have technical skills with at least 5 years of experience
• Language: Javascript
• Framework: React.JS, Express.JS
• 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
• BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field

Why should you 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 in Africa and Europe
• 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

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

Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best of luck,

Your Yassir TA Team