India e commerce hiring jumps 35 percent as quick commerce turns tech first

Published on 24 April 2026

Jobs rise fast but demand shifts to AI and DevOps

India’s e commerce and quick commerce sector is moving into a capability led hiring phase, with total talent demand climbing 35% from about 73,000 roles in 2023 to nearly 99,000 in 2025, per CIEL HR. Hiring is increasingly technology driven, focusing on software engineering, DevOps, and AI/ML roles as firms scale digital infrastructure and customer experience.

Talent demand in e commerce rises 35% from 2023 to 2025
Quick commerce hiring increasingly favors capability over headcount
Software engineering, DevOps, and AI ML roles see the strongest pull
Investment in digital infrastructure is reshaping job profiles

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India e commerce hiring jumps 35 percent as quick commerce turns tech first

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