Head of Engineering

4 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Yassir Full time

Head of Engineering – Financial Services Yassir, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Yassir is the leading super app in the Maghreb region set to change the way daily services are provided. It operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub‑Saharan Africa, and is backed by $200 M in funding from VCs worldwide. 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. We’re not just about serving people – we’re about creating a marketplace that brings 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, and we’re seeking a Head of Engineering to lead our talented team and drive our ambitious goals forward. About Your Role – Head Of Engineering Hire outstanding engineering talents and scale our tech team across Europe/Africa. Contribute to the company’s technical culture and be responsible for the success and personal growth of our engineers. Oversee 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 excellence. Review architecture of products and suggest improvements. Work with the product team to plan and oversee the execution of the product roadmap and contribute to designing strategies for future developments. About Your Experience Work experience as a Head of Engineering, Engineering Director or a similar senior‑level position at an engineering department. Successful track record recruiting outstanding tech talents and managing multiple engineering teams. Extensive experience with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, continuous delivery, and modern human‑computer interfaces. Hands‑on experience in back‑end and front‑end development and in enterprise architecture. Good understanding of agile methodologies. Leadership abilities with a strategic mind. Excellent project management skills, ideally experience managing remote teams. Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on‑demand or fintech space is a plus. BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or a relevant field. Why you should join Yassir

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