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Site Reliability Engineer

Jumia

Posted 3 months agoNairobi, Kenya

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Mid-Level

Category

Software Engineering

Job Description

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 Kenya Tech Center 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 Kubernetes-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Terraform, Ansible, and Helm Charts. GitHub Actions and ArgoCD to streamline software delivery. Python and Bash for op
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Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure role.
  • Deep understanding of DevOps principles, system monitoring, logging, and security best practices.
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes, including deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Cloud experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  • Hands-on experience with Helm Charts for managing Kubernetes applications.
  • Scripting and automation with Python and Bash.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills and sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and manage Kubernetes-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm Charts.
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD to streamline software delivery.
  • Manage AWS cloud environments, ensuring cost efficiency, security, and performance optimization.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python and Bash for operational efficiency.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system reliability, reducing downtime and enhancing incident response.
  • Implement best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security, and DevOps methodologies.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to support microservices and distributed applications.
  • Deliver well-constructed technical documentation for architectures and plan service integration, deployment automation and configuration management.
  • Design, build, and manage
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines with
  • Manage AWS cloud environments, ensuring cost efficiency, security, and performance optimization.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using

Benefits

  • 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 a longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders.

How to Apply

Apply through the Jumia careers portal.