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Job Overview

Posted

5 months ago

Deadline

Not Provided

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type

full time

Jumia Group

Senior PHP Software Engineer

Jumia Group

Posted

5 months ago

Deadline

Not Provided

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type

full time

Job Description

You will architect and develop scalable solutions for Africa's largest e-commerce platform, leading the tech stack evolution from legacy to modern architectures. Your role involves driving innovation in payment systems and logistics platforms, mentoring junior developers, and championing clean code and quality practices.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of PHP development experience

  • Expert knowledge of modern frameworks (Zend Expressive, Laravel, Symfony)

  • Advanced database skills (MySQL optimization, NoSQL)

  • Experience with high-transaction platforms

  • Proficiency in: Message queuing (Kafka)

  • Proficiency in: Caching (Redis)

  • Proficiency in: Microservices architecture

  • Proficiency in: CI/CD pipelines

  • Proficiency in: System monitoring

  • Proficiency in: Git version control

  • Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

  • Proven experience with design patterns

  • Expertise in architectural principles

  • Knowledge of SOA and microservices

  • Understanding of scalable system design

  • Experience with system monitoring and optimization

  • Fluent English communication

  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

  • Front-end development skills

  • DevSecOps experience

  • System migration expertise

  • Performance optimization background

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About the Company

Jumia is a pioneering e-commerce platform in Africa that leverages technology to transform everyday life across the continent. The company positions i...

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