Internship Program - iOS Developer - Jumia (Full Time)

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.

Job Summary:

As an iOS Intern, you will assist in the development and enhancement of our mobile applications. You will work closely with experienced developers and designers to gain hands-on experience in iOS app development and contribute to real projects.

What you will be doing :

• Collaborate with the development team to design and implement new features for our iOS applications.
• Assist in maintaining and improving existing codebases, ensuring code quality and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on best practices.
• Conduct testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues.
• Help document development processes and contribute to user guides as needed.
• Stay updated on the latest iOS development trends and technologies.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Swift.
• Familiarity with iOS frameworks (SwiftUI, UIKit, Core Data, etc.) is a plus.
• Understanding of the MVC and MVVM design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A passion for mobile app development and eagerness to learn.

Join Jumia's tech team and be part of the digital revolution transforming commerce in Africa. Apply now to kickstart your career in software development in an exciting e-commerce context!

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