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 team 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 Front-End Engineer - (React)

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

BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
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
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:

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
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
Caching, Redis server
Scaling, Web load balancing

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 +60 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Senegal)
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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Senior Front-End Engineer - (React) Financial Service