4 jobs in Jumia Group

Senior Java Software Engineer

Nairobi, Nairobi KES1200000 - KES3600000 Y Jumia Group

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About Jumia
:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business
(Jumia Logistics)
and a digital payment and fintech platform
(Jumia Pay)
. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

About Jumia Tech Centers
Want to be part of the biggest tech center in Africa and work in mixed teams with over 16 different nationalities? Join Jumia Kenya Tech Center where tech meets purpose. At Kenya Tech Center you will be managed by and mentored by top tech leaders across Portugal, Egypt and Kenya. You will also be working with state-of-the-art technologies & methodologies, and using agile philosophy, all as means to improve the lives of millions of Africans across the continent by offering them convenient and affordable online solutions. And with that as our PURPOSE, innovation at Jumia NEVER stops and you will be moving from one exciting challenge to the next.

What you will be doing

  • You will be part of an agile team that develops e-commerce, smart logistics, and payment solutions
  • Your work will integrate a service-oriented architecture using state-of-the-art technologies and software development practices
  • You will own your services and be responsible end-to-end
  • You will take ownership for your code to be qualitatively high and you will support your colleagues in code reviews
  • You will change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World one line of code at a time

What we are looking for

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience
  • Experienced with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Experience with development in Java (and ideally Spring Boot framework)
  • Acquainted with building testable code, unit tests and/or integration tests
  • Knowledgeable of software design and architecture patterns
  • Knowledgeable of SQL and relational databases
  • Fluent in English

We Offer
:

  • A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
  • A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
  • The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

Please ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.
Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.

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Lead Data Engineer

Nairobi, Nairobi KES900000 - KES1200000 Y Jumia Group

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What you will be doing

  • Design and develop pipelines using Python, PySpark, and SQL
  • Use GitLab as the versioning control system
  • Utilize S3 buckets for storing large volumes of raw and processed data
  • Implement and manage complex data workflows using Apache Airflow (MWAA) to orchestrate tasks
  • Utilize Apache Iceberg (or similar) for managing and organizing data in the data lake
  • Create and maintain data catalogs using AWS Glue Catalog to organize metadata
  • AWS Athena for interactive querying
  • Familiarize with data modeling techniques to support analytics and reporting requirements, as well as knowledge of the data journey stages within a data lake (Medallion Architecture)

What we are looking for

  • Ideally, a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Ideally, +5 years of experience within the Data Engineering landscape
  • Strong expertise in Python, PySpark, SQL, and the overall AWS data ecosystem
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Proficiency to work with GitHub
  • Terraform and CICD pipelines are a great 'nice-to-have'
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Key Account Manager

Nairobi, Nairobi KES1200000 - KES3600000 Y Jumia Group

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About Jumia
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Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business
(Jumia Logistics)
and a digital payment and fintech platform
(Jumia Pay)
. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Building strong links with C-Levels and account managers of our top brands and vendors. You should justify a flawless understanding of the entire Computing ecosystem and market. You will be the only one along with the Country Managing Director & CCO to represent Jumia in front of those key accounts.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with these key accounts.
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and maximize revenue within the category.
  • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to create and execute promotional campaigns and initiatives tailored to the category.
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Monitor and report on key account metrics, including sales performance, inventory levels, and customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiate and finalize agreements with key accounts, ensuring mutual benefit and sustainable partnerships.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support to key clients, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and effective manner.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences within the category.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, operations, and logistics, to ensure seamless account management and fulfillment.

What We Are Looking For

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Computing industry.
  • Perfect knowledge & understanding of the Computing industry actors & dynamics.
  • Top Engineering, Business Schools & Universities (top 5 of your field for your country).
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google tools.
  • Familiar with relationship management tools.
  • Strong commercial & analytical skills.
  • Great capacity to handle high-stakes negotiations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions.
  • Great ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
  • Flawless English

Kindly make your application by
31st October 2025
Interview stages

  • HR meeting with the Talent Acquisition
  • Technical meeting with hiring manager
  • Final meeting with the functional manager

We Offer
:

  • A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
  • A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
  • The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

Please ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.
Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.

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Head of Key Account Manager

Nairobi, Nairobi KES2000000 - KES2500000 Y Jumia Group

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About Jumia
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Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business
(Jumia Logistics)
and a digital payment and fintech platform
(Jumia Pay)
. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Own the P&L of the category, driving GMV, revenue, contribution margin, and vendor monetization.
  • Lead and develop a team of Key Account Managers, ensuring high performance, clear ownership, and structured development.
  • Define the category strategy, including assortment growth, price positioning, and sourcing tactics to win across segments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives of top brands and distributors, ensuring Jumia is a key strategic partner.
  • Acquire new brands and large distributors to scale assortment, improve product availability, and strengthen competitiveness.
  • Lead Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with strategic vendors, ensuring alignment on targets, marketing plans, and visibility campaigns.
  • Promote and sell Jumia's advertising and visibility services to vendors in your portfolio to drive monetization and traffic.
  • Collaborate with the commercial planning and marketing teams to design impactful campaigns and promotions.
  • Monitor and analyze category performance through dashboards and reports, identifying actions to accelerate growth or fix gaps.
  • Track and manage pricing, out-of-stock, and operational KPIs to ensure best-in-class customer experience.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, operations, finance, and product teams to ensure execution excellence.

What We Are Looking For

  • 7+ years of experience in the category industry, retail, or e-commerce, including team leadership and full P&L ownership.
  • Strong understanding of the category ecosystem in the market: key players, price ladders, customer segments, and sourcing models.
  • Graduate of a top-tier business or engineering school (Top 5 in your country or globally recognized).
  • Strong commercial leadership and negotiation capabilities with C-level stakeholders.
  • Proven track record in managing teams, delivering results through people, and developing talent.
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to structure category plans and drive execution.
  • Fluency in English and French; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable working with data and tools (Excel, dashboards, Google Suite, CRM, BI tools).
  • High resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

Kindly make your application by
10th November 2025
Interview stages

  • HR meeting with the Talent Acquisition
  • Technical meeting with hiring manager
  • Final meeting with the functional manager

We Offer
:

  • A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
  • A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
  • The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

Please ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.
Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

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