Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.Since 2019, Moniepoints 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 roleAs 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? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.What youll get to doEnsure rapid and high-quality execution of your team, shipping products at a fast pace.Scale our back-end services to handle millions of customers and address challenges associated with operating at this scale.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.Navigate dependencies in a fast-paced environment with a significant focus on at least 60% hands-on support for your team.Collaborate with senior leadership and various departments to ensure seamless product launch and post-launch support.Hold technical deep dives, architecting the next phases of development, and driving the overall development of the product.Work with data pipelines, algorithms, and automated systems to enhance product capabilities.Translate product requirements into architectural documents and diagrams.Maintain architectural documents and ensure they are always updated to reflect the current state of the application.Make architectural decisions concerning any feature thats to be added to an application.Ensure that the architectural direction of an application is in line with the strategic direction of the product.Perform code reviews and ensure efficient code engineering.Ensure applications are implemented using software engineering best practices.Responsible for the stability and reliability of products under your purview.Create and enforce processes that will improve developer efficiency and productivity.Take an active role in scaling the team, interviewing, and hiring engineers.To succeed in this role, you should haveAt least 8 - 10 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.Proficiency in any modern programming language - what matters most is your ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.Exposure to building and shipping products at scale.A proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product lifecycle.The ability to assess and address technical risks.A solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development.Excellent knowledge of software and application design, and architecture.Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods.Understanding of software quality assurance principles.A technical mindset with great attention to detail.BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldGeneric SkillsProblem-solving: Ability to assess complex problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions.Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder reporting.Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, adjusting strategies as needed.Attention to Detail: Meticulous in documenting technical requirements and ensuring all aspects of a project are accounted for.Supervisory skillsTeam Management: Experience in managing and mentoring engineers, ensuring team growth and performance.Resource Allocation: Ability to assess bandwidth and manage resource distribution to optimize team performance.Feedback: Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth-oriented environment.Stakeholder Management: Lead project status reviews, manage expectations, and ensure smooth communication between teams and leadership.What we can offer youCulture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. Weve 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 - Youll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, paid leave, plus other benefits.What to expect in the hiring processA preliminary phone call with the recruiter.A take-home coding exercise.A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team (Coding and System Design).A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team (Depth of Architecture, Infrastructure, Databases).A leadership and product panel interview with the Program Manager.Cultural Fit Interview with the Business and Functional LeadMoniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
9 - 15 yrs
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22.5 Lac/Yr
