Moniepoint - Head of Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. • 12-15 years of hands-on software development experience, including 5+ years of successfully leading multiple engineering teams and driving large-scale technical initiatives • Strong backend engineering expertise, with practical experience deploying production systems (e.g., using Spring Boot or similar modern backend frameworks); frontend exposure is a plus. • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, deployment systems, and managing technical debt at scale. • Demonstrated ability to lead managers and multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously in complex, fast-paced environments. • Prior experience managing distributed and remote teams across multiple geographies. • Strong experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and efficient technical resource management. • Proven track record of mentoring, performance management, and developing high-performing engineering teams. • Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across engineering and non-technical stakeholders. • Experience introducing engineering innovations that materially improve team productivity, delivery speed, and operational efficiency. • Experience in fintech or regulated technology environments is a strong plus, especially in high-scale platforms. • Exposure to emerging markets or a strong interest in solving problems related to financial inclusion and financial well-being is advantageous. • Cultural Alignment (Must-Have Soft Skills) • High Agency & Ownership: A sense of urgency and 100% involvement; you seek out impactful problems and act without waiting for permission. • Grit: The perseverance to see complex problems through to resolution, especially when challenges are difficult. • Clarity of Thought: The ability to articulate complex concepts and technical decisions with precision and candour. • Empathy: Strong empathy for the business, customers, and engineering team to ensure effective prioritization and decision-making. • No Ego: Prioritizes team success and actively collaborates with others. • Some of the technologies you’ll get to work with • Java (latest versions) • Spring and Spring Boot • Docker and Kubernetes • Microservices architecture on AWS • 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,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits. • What to expect in the hiring process • Stage 1: A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters. • Stage 2: System Design - You’ll be asked to solve complex system design problems to assess your technical and architectural skills. • Stage 3: Technical Leadership & Architecture round - with two of our Heads of Engineering, dive deeper into technical challenges with advanced system design problems and assess your ability to lead others. • Stage 4: PM/Cultural Fit & Leadership - Explore your leadership qualities, cultural fit, and ability to drive technical teams while fostering a positive, inclusive environment. • Stage 5: Founder Interview: 60 minute interview with our Co-founder/CTO • How to apply: Please send us your CV or LinkedIn profile via our career website.