About Yassir
Yassir is the leading super App for on demand, ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services and more, set to change the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across multiple countries. It has raised $150 million in Series B funding, five times what it raised in its previous priced round last November with world class investors such as BOND and Y Combinator, which is the precursor of the likes of Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, Doordash, among others.
We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our digital platformisation initiative. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality and scalable digital platforms. You will be responsible for enabling other cross-functional teams by providing solutions that focus on development experience and excellence. You will also be a key player in the digital transformation of the organization by leveraging technology to improve processes and drive innovation.
About your role as "Senior Platform Engineer":
- Design, build and maintain the digital platform infrastructure and services.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like CDK for Terraform or Pulumi.
- Implement containerization and orchestration strategies to ensure high availability and scalability of the platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs.
- Ensure security and compliance of the platform infrastructure and services.
- Continuously monitor and optimize platform performance and availability.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers on the team.
About your experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or a related field.
- Strong experience with TypeScript and Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
- Experience with infrastructure as code and CDK for Terraform or Pulumi.
- Strong knowledge of security and compliance best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience in leading and mentoring teams 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
Applicants must be authorised to work in the EU without the need for visa sponsorship by Yassir.
*As a company, we are passionate about diversity and inclusion, 40% of our team are women leaders in the tech sector. Research shows that women do not apply for jobs if they do not meet all of the requirements. We would like to hear from you if you feel you would be a good fit for us!
Do you want to become part of our first-class team? Then you absolutely have to send us your application. 🚀
PS: And if you want to stand out in your application, just let us know in your cover letter why we should have in our team. 💡
Diversity & Inclusion & Engagement:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as we believe diverse teams are more successful in the long term. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and we encourage all people equally to apply for jobs with us.
