Senior Software Engineer Remote, Nigeria

Senior Software Engineer Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa. Since 2019, Moniepoint's technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

Engineering at Moniepoint is an inspired, customer-focused community, dedicated to crafting solutions that redefine our industry. Our infrastructure runs on some of the cool tools that excite infrastructure engineers - kubernetes, docker etc.

We also make business decisions based on the large stream of data we receive daily, so we work daily with big data, perform data analytics and build models to make sense of the noise and give our customers the best experience.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot; solid understanding of modern backend architecture and best practices.
• Experience building and scaling web services, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient with relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
• Exposure to frontend frameworks like Angular
  
  JS or React is a plus.
• Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.

As part of our engineering team, you'll work with modern technologies and tools that enable us to build scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems. Some of the technologies you'll be hands-on with include

• Java (latest versions):
  Powering our core backend systems with a focus on performance and maintainability.
• Spring & Spring Boot:
  Building modular, production-grade microservices with robust dependency management.
• Docker & Kubernetes:
  Containerized deployments and orchestration for consistent, scalable environments across dev, staging, and production.
• Postgre
  
  SQL & Dynamo
  
  DB: A combination of relational and No
  
  SQL databases to handle structured data and dynamic scaling needs.
• Elasticsearch:
  For fast, flexible full-text search and analytics across large datasets.
• AWS Cloud Infrastructure:
  Deploying and managing microservices using a cloud-native architecture that supports global scalability.

• Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We've built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You'll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, paid leave plus other benefits.

• Initial Conversation: A brief introductory call with our recruiter to learn more about your background, career goals, and to share insights about the role and our team.
• Technical Assessment: A practical, take-home coding exercise that reflects real-world challenges. You'll have ample time to complete this in your own environment
• Deep Dive Technical Interview: A focused session with our Engineering Team, where we'll explore system design, architecture, and problem-solving approaches.
• Final Interview: A combined technical and behavioral conversation with a member of our Executive Team, aimed at understanding your alignment with our values, vision, and culture

Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.