Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Moniepoint Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote, Nigeria

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) to define, design, and ship high-impact backend 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 engineering team.
• Document technical decisions, systems, and processes for future team reference and transparency.
• Work with modern technologies including Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments and orchestration.
• Build and scale web services, APIs, and distributed systems using Java (latest versions) and Spring Boot.
• Utilize PostgreSQL and DynamoDB to manage structured data and dynamic scaling requirements.
• Implement Elasticsearch for fast, flexible full-text search and analytics across large datasets.
• Deploy and manage microservices on AWS Cloud Infrastructure using a cloud-native architecture.
• Apply Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines in daily engineering workflows.
• Engage with big data streams to perform analytics and build models that enhance customer experience.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach to engineering, ensuring solutions redefine the financial platform industry.

🎯 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).

🏖️ Benefits

• Culture - Prioritization of team well-being, inclusive environment, and respect for all voices.
• Learning - Learning and development-focused environment with knowledge sharing, training, and internal technical talks.
• Compensation - Attractive salary, pension, health insurance, and paid leave plus other benefits.

Skills & Technologies

Java

React

Angular

Spring

PostgreSQL

Backend

Senior

Remote

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About Moniepoint Inc.

Moniepoint Inc. operates Nigeria’s largest agent banking network and a rapidly-growing business banking platform that provides current accounts, debit cards, POS terminals, credit and payment processing to over one million businesses. Originally launched in 2015 by TeamApt as a fintech infrastructure provider, the company became a CBN-licensed microfinance bank, rebranded to Moniepoint in 2022, and now processes more than USD 12 billion monthly while extending financial services to underserved merchants and consumers across Nigeria.

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