Senior Cloud Ops Engineer

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 we're looking for

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our Security squad. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software development and security, with a focus on automating security processes and integrating security into the development lifecycle. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining secure systems, as well as developing and maintaining security tools and processes to ensure the security of our systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for our services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Automate deployment and scaling processes to minimize downtime.
• Continuously improve infrastructure and processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux administration and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and services (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security best practices.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Terraform, CDK for Terraform, or Pulumi.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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 +30 cities (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, France and Germany)
• 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