Who we are <a href="https://moniepoint.com/careers" target="_blank">Moniepoint</a> 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 most of the POS transactions in Nigeria. About the role As an Engineering Manager at Moniepoint, you will manage and guide a dynamic engineering team that crafts solutions that challenge the industry. You will take the roadmap from your product/business manager and define the technical road, manage the implementation architecture to deployment. You will be your craft guide for the engineers you will orchestrate the day-to-day operations of the team across the entire stack. Your team will consist of frontend engineers, backend engineers, and data engineers, each coming from a different background as we strive for global expansion in talent. Be prepared to be a critical thinker from an eagle-eye view all the way down to being able to review merge requests and help solve coding problems. Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? <a href="https://moniepoint.com/blog">Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.</a> What you’ll get to do <ul> <li>Ensure rapid and high-quality execution of your team, shipping products at a fast pace.</li> <li>Scale our back-end services to handle millions of customers and address challenges associated with operating at this scale.</li> <li>Make critical decisions on database structure, providing guidance to your engineers, and serving as a leader in ensuring best practices are taken in product development.</li> <li>Navigate dependencies in a fast-paced environment with a significant focus on at least 60% hands-on support for your team.</li> <li>Collaborate with senior leadership and various departments to ensure seamless product launch and post-launch support.</li> <li>Hold technical deep dives, architecting the next phases of development, and driving the overall development of the product.</li> <li>Work with data pipelines, algorithms, and automated systems to enhance product capabilities.</li> <li>Translate product requirements into architectural documents and diagrams.</li> <li>Maintain architectural documents and ensure they are always updated to reflect the current state of the application.</li> <li>Make architectural decisions concerning any feature that’s to be added to an application.</li> <li>Ensure that the architectural direction of an application is in line with the strategic direction of the product.</li> <li>Perform code reviews and ensure efficient code engineering.</li> <li>Ensure applications are implemented using software engineering best practices.</li> <li>Responsible for the stability and reliability of products under your purview.</li> <li>Create and enforce processes that will improve developer efficiency and productivity.</li> <li>Take an active role in scaling the team, interviewing, and hiring engineers.</li> </ul> To succeed in this role, you should have <ul> <li>At least 8 - 10 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.</li> <li>Proficiency in any modern programming language - what matters most is your ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.</li> <li>Exposure to building and shipping products at scale.</li> <li>A proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product lifecycle.</li> <li>The ability to assess and address technical risks.</li> <li>A solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of software and application design, and architecture.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods.</li> <li>Understanding of software quality assurance principles.</li> <li>A technical mindset with great attention to detail.</li> <li>BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field</li> </ul> Generic Skills <ul> <li>Problem-solving: Ability to assess complex problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions.</li> <li>Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder reporting.</li> <li>Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, adjusting strategies as needed.</li> <li>Attention to Detail: Meticulous in documenting technical requirements and ensuring all aspects of a project are accounted for.</li> </ul> Supervisory skills <ul> <li>Team Management: Experience in managing and mentoring engineers, ensuring team growth and performance.</li> <li>Resource Allocation: Ability to assess bandwidth and manage resource distribution to optimize team performance.</li> <li>Feedback: Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth-oriented environment.</li> <li>Stakeholder Management: Lead project status reviews, manage expectations, and ensure smooth communication between teams and leadership.</li> </ul> What we can offer you <ul> <li><a href="https://moniepoint.com/culture">Culture</a> - 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.</li> <li>Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.</li> <li>Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, paid leave, plus other benefits.</li> </ul> What to expect in the hiring process <ul> <li>A preliminary phone call with the recruiter.</li> <li>A take-home coding exercise.</li> <li>A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team (Coding and System Design).</li> <li>A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team (Depth of Architecture, Infrastructure, Databases).</li> <li>A leadership and product panel interview with the Program Manager.</li> <li>Cultural Fit Interview with the Business and Functional Lead</li> </ul> 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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