Senior Mobile iOS Engineer
Job Description
Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to change 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 by ~$200M in funding from VCs in 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
In this role, you will be part of our engineering team, working with a high-quality codebase and the latest tools, where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex frontend development in iOS (Swift and SwiftUI) native platforms. Your primary focus will be the development of mobile applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to a highly dynamic environment, where root cause analysis and rapid collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products are required.
TASKS
- Design and build mobile applications for iOS.
- 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 automation.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS
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Must have technical skills with at least 5 years of experience:
- Language: iOS (Swift) native.
- Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
- 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.
Hiring Process:
- Talent acquisition screening interview.
- Take-home tech challenge.
- Live coding (technical interview).
- Second round of tech interview.
- Leadership interview.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN YASSIR
- Join one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North Africa.
- Have a lasting impact on our company’s culture.
- Make a real impact on the world by helping us bring affordable financial and on-demand services to millions of Africans.
- Work on some really hard technical challenges from identity infrastructure for Africans, digital payment networks to complex mapping and routing systems across the continent.
- We are the first Algerian startup to go through the Y Combinator program, and we’re backed by top investors including Unpopular Ventures, Rebel Fund, and DainTree.VC.
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
Job Type: Full Time