Vacancy: PHP Senior Engineering Manager At Jumia Nigeria

About Jumia:

Jumia, the premier pan-African e-commerce platform, was founded in 2012 with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Africa through technology-driven, innovative, and affordable online services for consumers and businesses alike. Our platform encompasses:

Marketplace: Seamlessly integrating with sellers and managing a wide array of products.
Mall: Our core e-commerce hub for customer product purchases.
Logistics Service: Ensuring efficient shipment and delivery from sellers to consumers and external clients.
Payment Service: Facilitating secure transactions among platform participants in our markets.

Through our online platforms, consumers gain access to an extensive range of physical and digital goods and services, including fashion, electronics, beauty products, hotel and flight bookings, and restaurant deliveries.

With over 5,000 dedicated employees across more than 10 African countries, Jumia is led by a diverse team of top talent, combining local expertise with international perspectives. Our commitment to Africa drives us to create sustainable impacts, generate new employment opportunities, nurture skills, and empower the next generation.

Join Us And Make An Impact:

As a member of the Jumia Engineering Management team, you will play a pivotal role in our technology strategy and embody our core values. Your responsibilities include:

Leading a team of highly skilled Software Engineers.
Coaching and mentoring managers and engineers to shape their career paths.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Developing robust systems to support Jumia’s ambitious goals.
Effective communication and collaboration with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders.
Collaborating with product leads to manage project scope and meet technical objectives.
Identifying staffing needs, planning, and recruiting to fulfill these requirements.
Cultivating a team of humble, intelligent individuals dedicated to mutual growth.
Contributing to changing the Internet landscape in Africa and globally through your team’s efforts.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who possess:

8+ years of experience as an individual Software Engineer using agile methodologies.
A proven track record of leading successful teams for at least 3 years.
Strong recruiting acumen to attract top talent.
A strategic approach to managing technical debt, understanding the value of investing in quality.
Autonomy in decision-making and a commitment to ownership.
Ambition to contribute to the company’s growth and your personal career progression.
A keen technical sense to guide engineers and product teams toward informed decisions.
Proficiency in professional English communication.

What Jumia Offer:

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial yet structured environment.
The chance to have a significant impact on building Africa’s e-commerce sector.
An opportunity to join a highly professional and dynamic team.
Unparalleled personal and professional growth prospects, aligning with our objective to groom the next generation of leaders.