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Staff Full-Stack Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 6 months ago

This job was published 6 months ago

Yassir

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Yassir doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 10+ years of experience
Staff-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 10 years of experience in backend engineering with NodeJS
Strong foundation in programming fundamentals
Excellent communication skills
Enjoy solving problems and helping others meet their goals
Solid understanding of X
Substantial experience with Git in a team environment
Experience writing testable code and unit tests
Have a deep knowledge of React and NodeJS, and you have experience developing products with it
Experience using modern JavaScript and tooling in a full-stack setting
Extensive experience with A/B experiments and have a data-driven attitude toward product development

Nice to have

Experience in a fast-growing startup in a the on-demand services space is a plus

The role

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.

What you'll do

About the role

As a Backend Staff Engineer, you will drive the technical standards for the Backend across our consumer domain, working with multiple squads inside the domain. You will lead Backend engineers with tech roadmaps, architecture decisions, and feature development and release cycle. You will mentor junior developers. You will contribute to scaling up Backend engineers in multiple squads and bringing great talents on board by conducting technical interviews.

Design, build and maintain features for the domain applications
Provide technical leadership and manage dependencies
Conduct design and code reviews
Help the domain team members with technical blockers supporting them and helping them grow
Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize efficiency
Participate in architecture and design discussions
Participate strongly in building the technical roadmap
Conduct technical interviews
Help Improving engineering standards, tooling, and processes
Perform feasibility studies to validate capability and functionality
Draft and submit intellectual property
Research and assess current technologies
Develop and execute complex, multi-tier distributed software search applications
Create technical and domain expertise and apply to products and problems
Assess and write code to improve or extend application
Manage and assist current software applications
Experience providing technical leadership, and mentoring others

About Yassir

Yassir is a leading super app platform in North Africa, offering on-demand services such as ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services. Founded in Algeria, the company has expanded rapidly across the region and beyond, positioning itself as a major player in the emerging markets' digital economy. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Yassir aims to simplify daily life for millions of users through a single integrated platform.

Yassir has established a presence in Spain, with a tech hub in Barcelona, to support its global engineering and product development efforts. The company is actively hiring international talent for roles in engineering, product management, and quality assurance, offering an opportunity to work on a high-impact platform serving diverse markets. For international professionals, Yassir provides a dynamic, multicultural work environment and the chance to contribute to a rapidly scaling company with a mission-driven approach.

Industry: Super App
Founded: 2017
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Palo Alto, USA
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: yassir.com

Good to know if you are moving

Yassir has a Spain office in Barcelona, which serves as a hub for engineering and product development.
The company is a leading super-app in Africa, offering ride-hailing, delivery, and financial services.
Yassir has raised significant funding from investors including Y Combinator, indicating strong growth potential.
International hires can expect a multicultural work environment with a focus on innovation and impact.
The company is expanding its presence in Europe, with Spain being a key location for its tech talent.

In their own words

Additional information

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

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