Mobile Architect (POS-Terminal) at Moniepoint Incorporated - Remote

Moniepoint Incorporated is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mobile Architect (POS-Terminal)

Location: Nigeria

About the role

• As a Mobile Architect (POS-Terminal) at Moniepoint, you will be responsible for designing and leading the architecture of our POS terminal solutions across multiple platforms.
• You will ensure the scalability, security, performance, and reliability of our POS systems and related applications, including mobile apps for repair scheduling and maintenance.
• While the majority of our terminals are currently based on Android Native, your expertise in cross-platform solutions (e.g., Flutter, C, JavaScript) will be crucial as we expand and diversify our portfolio.
• You’ll play a critical role in shaping the direction of our POS-related products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the technical vision aligns with the company’s broader strategic goals.

What you will do

• Lead the design and architecture of POS terminal solutions, ensuring security, scalability, performance, and integration with various hardware and payment systems.
• Develop and maintain architectural documents and diagrams for POS terminal systems, ensuring all platforms are well documented and up to date.
• Make architectural decisions on POS terminal software, integrating various payment technologies, EMV standards, and ensuring hardware compatibility.
• Lead the development of POS-related applications
• Optimize system performance and security, particularly around payment processing and EMV protocols.
• Participate in planning sessions with product and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet market needs and business goals.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices for mobile and embedded systems development, especially for Android Native development.
• Define and enforce software engineering best practices across the POS and related teams to improve efficiency and developer productivity.
• Ensure the stability and reliability of POS terminal products and applications, monitoring system performance and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams, helping them grow their skills and contribute to the broader technical vision.
• Participate in the hiring process, screening engineers with expertise in POS systems, mobile, and embedded development.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in system design, architecture, and development, specifically in the POS terminal domain.
• Strong expertise in Android Native development (Java/Kotlin), with a deep understanding of Android-based POS terminal solutions.
• Experience in cross-platform mobile development, such as Flutter, and familiarity with other POS application platforms (e.g., C, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) security protocols, including chip-based transactions, encryption, and key management.
• Experience with hardware integration for POS devices, such as card readers, pin pads, printers, and other peripherals.
• Deep understanding of payment systems architecture, including integration with payment processors and gateways.
• Knowledge of software quality assurance principles and their application in financial systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complex system interactions and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership abilities with a focus on mentoring engineers and driving process improvements within the team.

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. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

What to expect in the hiring process:

• A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters
• A Coding Session.
• A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team
• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.