Head of Engineering - Financial Services

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.Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation drives success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At Yassir we are revolutionizing the tech industry with our groundbreaking super app. Our platform seamlessly integrates multiple services, providing users with unparalleled convenience and efficiency. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our talented team and drive our ambitious goals forward.About Your Role As Head Of EngineeringHire outstanding engineering talents and scale our tech team across Europe/AfricaContribute to the company technical culture and be responsible for the success and personal growth of our engineersOversee mobile, front-end and back-end development teams and their projects. Ensure they can deliver their best work by spotting and alleviating blockers, setting IT processes, coaching teammates, and setting the bar for technical excellenceReview architecture of products and suggest improvementsWork with the product team to plan and oversee the execution of the product roadmap and contribute to designing strategies for future developmentsAbout Your ExperienceWork experience as a head of engineering, engineer director or in a similar senior-level position at an engineering departmentSuccessful track record recruiting outstanding tech talents and managing multiple engineering teamsExtensive experience with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, continuous delivery, and modern human-computer interfacesHands-on experience in back-end and front-end development and in enterprise architectureGood understanding of agile methodologiesLeadership abilities with a strategic mindExcellent project management skills, ideally experience managing remote teamsExperience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space is a plusBSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant fieldWhy 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 +40 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal & France)🤙🏽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 AfricansAt 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 TeamWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.