Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Moniepoint Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its fast‑growing engineering team. You will help build and scale the core backend services that power Africa’s largest merchant acquiring platform, enabling millions of users to access payments, banking, and credit tools.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to define, design, and ship high‑impact features.
• Design scalable architecture and implement performant backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code with a focus on reliability and testability.
• Integrate third‑party services and APIs, ensuring robust error handling and graceful degradation.
• Continuously improve system performance and developer experience through automation and refactoring.
• Debug complex issues across the stack and proactively identify technical improvement opportunities.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and share best practices.
• Document technical decisions, systems, and processes for future reference.

Required profile

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily on backend systems.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Team‑first attitude and ability to work in an Agile environment.

Required skills

• Java (latest versions)
• Spring & Spring Boot
• Kubernetes and Docker
• CI/CD pipelines
• Relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate)
• Agile development methodologies
• Exposure to frontend frameworks such as AngularJS or React (optional)