Senior Software Engineer at Moniepoint Inc.

About the Role

• Engineering at Moniepoint is an inspired, customer-focused community, dedicated to crafting solutions that redefine our industry. 
• Our infrastructure runs on some of the cool tools that excite infrastructure engineers - kubernetes, docker etc. 
• We also make business decisions based on the large stream of data we receive daily, so we work daily with big data, perform data analytics and build models to make sense of the noise and give our customers the best experience. 

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• B.Sc/M.Sc 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.

Our Tech Stack:

• As part of our engineering team, you’ll work with modern technologies and tools that enable us to build scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems. Some of the technologies you’ll be hands-on with include:
  • Java (latest versions): Powering our core backend systems with a focus on performance and maintainability.
  • Spring & Spring Boot: Building modular, production-grade microservices with robust dependency management.
  • Docker & Kubernetes: Containerized deployments and orchestration for consistent, scalable environments across dev, staging, and production.
  • PostgreSQL & DynamoDB: A combination of relational and NoSQL databases to handle structured data and dynamic scaling needs.
  • Elasticsearch: For fast, flexible full-text search and analytics across large datasets.
  • AWS Cloud Infrastructure: Deploying and managing microservices using a cloud-native architecture that supports global scalability.