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Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) 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 strong focus on reliability and testability
  • Integrate third-party services and APIs while ensuring robust error handling and graceful degradation

About the company

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Moniepoint Group

Financial Services

Moniepoint Inc. is a leading financial technology company that provides a seamless platform for businesses, their employees and customers, to accept payments digitally, receive credit and access business management tools that enable them to grow with ease. We are the parent company of TeamApt Ltd and Moniepoint MFB and we support over 1,800,000 businesses to process $12 billion monthly through our digital payment acceptance channels. For our work in making digital payment accessible to businesses in emerging markets, our Nigerian subsidiary was awarded the National Inclusive Payment Initiative Award by the Central Bank of Nigeria. In 2022, CB insights recognised us as a top global fintech. We are backed by QED, British International Investment, FMO, and other leading global venture capital funds. Moniepoint Inc. is a fully remote tech company with a diverse workforce worldwide and is headquartered in London, with offices in the US, Nairobi and Lagos. Join us as a #DreamMaker to help power the dreams of businesses globally.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryFinancial Services
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Who we are

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month. 

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

About the role

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. 

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) 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 strong focus on reliability and testability.
  • Integrate third-party services and APIs while 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 opportunities for technical improvement.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and share best practices with the team.
  • Document technical decisions, systems, and processes for future team reference and transparency.

What We're Looking For

  • 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 AngularJS or React is a plus.
  • Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Our Tech Stack

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.
  • PostgreSQL & DynamoDB: A combination of relational and NoSQL 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.

What we can offer you

  • 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.

What to expect in the hiring process

Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, transparent, and candidate-friendly, allowing you to showcase your strengths while getting to know us better:

  • 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 behavioural 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.

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