Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Moniepoint, a rapidly growing financial services platform in Africa, as a Backend Engineer. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy high-impact features for our platform. Your responsibilities will include building scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring code quality and maintainability, integrating third-party services, and optimizing system performance. You will also participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

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)
• Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to frontend frameworks like AngularJS or React is a plus

Benefits

• 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
• We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks
• You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, paid leave plus other benefits