Full-Time
Backend Software Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Yassir
1,001-5,000 employees
Ride-hailing platform operating in multiple countries
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
Fintech
Social Impact
Financial Services
Entry, Junior
Remote in USA
Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Express.js
Python
Software Testing
Git
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
MongoDB
REST APIs
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: Node.js, Python or Go
- Data base: Mongodb or other.
- Framework: Express.js or other.
- Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services
- Master source version control: GIT
- 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
- 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!
Responsibilities
- Build robust and scalable software in Node.js, 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
Yassir provides a reliable and user-friendly transport service that simplifies the process of booking drivers through a smartphone app. This firm operates in multiple countries, including Algeria, ensuring a broad operational base and cultural diversity. The workplace at Yassir is vibrant and dynamic, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect among its team, which drives its success in the competitive transport industry.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$217.7M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2016
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 16%1 year growth
↑ 52%2 year growth
↑ 73%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The recent $150 million Series B funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides ample resources for expansion and innovation.
- Yassir's multi-service platform can drive higher user engagement and retention by offering a one-stop-shop for various needs.
- Participation in Y Combinator's accelerator program adds a layer of prestige and access to a vast network of resources and mentorship.
What critics are saying
- The concept of a super app is still relatively new and unproven in many markets, which could pose adoption challenges.
- Operating in multiple service verticals increases operational complexity and the risk of spreading resources too thin.
What makes Yassir unique
- Yassir positions itself as a super app, offering a diverse range of services including ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments, unlike competitors who may focus on a single vertical.
- The company's strong backing from prominent investors like BOND, DN Capital, and Y Combinator provides it with significant financial leverage and credibility in the market.
- Yassir's focus on the African market allows it to tap into a rapidly growing and underserved region, setting it apart from global competitors.