Senior Java Engineer

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 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.
• Work with modern technologies including Java (latest versions), Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
• Build and scale web services, APIs, and distributed systems to support high-volume digital payment transactions.
• Apply Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
• Utilize relational databases and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate for data persistence and management.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth through knowledge sharing, training, and internal technical talks.
• Engage in a thoughtful, transparent hiring process including an initial recruiter conversation, take-home coding assessment, deep-dive technical interview, and final interview with executive leadership.
• Operate in a remote environment with full autonomy while maintaining alignment with team goals and engineering standards.

🎯 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 that prioritizes well-being, inclusivity, and respect for all team members
• Learning and development-focused environment with training and regular internal technical talks
• Attractive salary, pension, health insurance, and paid leave

Skills & Technologies

Java

React

Angular

Spring

PostgreSQL

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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