Job Position: Engineering Manager
Who we are
Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the
second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s 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 role
As an Engineering Manager, you will drive the successful delivery and execution of projects
within your teams. You will manage end-to-end technical planning, ensuring that product
requirements are translated into actionable tasks, while orchestrating collaboration between
various stakeholders including engineers, product managers, QA, and UX. This role requires a
deep understanding of software design and development and the ability to plan, execute, and
deliver product features in a timely and predictable manner. You will also be responsible for
maintaining high technical standards, managing team bandwidth, and ensuring project
milestones are met with efficiency and accuracy.
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 you’ll get to do
● Own delivery and execution across cross-functional teams within the product area.
Evaluate business and product requirements for feasibility and ensure they align with the
existing product architecture, translating them into EPICs and technical stories. Work
closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to refine and groom tasks.
● Plan and organize sprints with clearly defined goals, using project planning tools to
establish timelines, and delivery milestones, and identify task dependencies early. Foster
engineering processes that promote seamless collaboration and teamwork.
● Track team velocity to ensure resources are effectively allocated, balancing bandwidth
with task demands. Coordinate alignment and manage dependencies across multiple
stakeholders to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution.
● Contribute to critical projects by ensuring appropriate design patterns and coding
techniques are applied. Remain hands-on, participating in code reviews to uphold
high-quality standards.
● Ensure monitoring and observability are in place for all owned services, meeting defined
SLIs/SLOs. Partner with Product Managers to track and publish post-deployment
product metrics, ensuring transparency with key stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, we think you should have
● At least 8 - 10 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or
similar role.
● 5+ years of Java and Spring boot experience.
● 5 years leadership experience is a must.
● Strong understanding of agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management.
● Expertise in breaking down complex product requirements into structured EPICs,
Stories, and Tasks.
● Solid experience with backend technologies. Experience with frontend is a plus.
● Knowledge of project planning tools for visualizing and tracking delivery timelines.
● Familiarity with engineering metrics and monitoring tools to assess team performance
and product health.
● Capability to debug complex technical issues during incidents to identify solutions and
run blameless RCA sessions.
● Understanding of deployment pipelines, continuous integration (CI), continuous
deployment (CD), and their corresponding metrics.
● Ability to drive alignment across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
● Exceptional ability to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and communicate clearly
with stakeholders.
● Proven track record of improving team velocity and fostering efficient delivery.
● BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Generic Skills
● Problem-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 skills
● Team 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 you
● 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.
What to expect in the hiring process
● A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters.
● A take-home Hackerank coding exercise.
● A Software design and technical discussion round.
● A Project planning, execution, and product thinking round.
● A behavioral and technical interview with the hiring Manager.
Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.