Senior Software Engineer (Remote) at Moniepoint Incorporated

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 Title: Senior Software Engineer 

Location: Remote

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, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.