Senior Backend Engineer, Java

🕒 April 1

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Moniepoint Inc. (Formerly TeamApt Inc.)

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1001 - 5000 employees

💳 Fintech

🏦 Banking

Fintech • Banking • Payments

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa's all-in-one financial ecosystem that provides seamless solutions in payments, banking, credit, and business management for over 10 million businesses and individuals. Operating as Nigeria's largest merchant acquirer, Moniepoint powers the majority of Point of Sale (POS) transactions in the country. The company processes $17 billion monthly while ensuring profitable operations. With operations starting in 2019, Moniepoint continues to support businesses through its comprehensive financial services platform, making significant strides in financial inclusion across emerging markets.

📋 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.

🎯 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). • Exposure to frontend frameworks like AngularJS or React is a plus. • Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving. • Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.

🏖️ Benefits

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