Senior Software Engineer Job at Moniepoint – Remote, Work From Home
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Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Senior Software Engineer
Job Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline date: 7th October 2025
Job Description
Engineering at Moniepoint is an inspired, customer-focused community dedicated to crafting solutions that redefine our industry. Our infrastructure is powered by some of the cutting-edge tools that excite infrastructure engineers, including Kubernetes and Docker.
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.
Key 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.
- 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.
Key Requirements
- 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.
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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: Containerised 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.
Benefits
Culture – We put our people first and prioritise 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 foster a learning and development-focused environment, emphasising 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.