Mobile Architect (POS Terminal)

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 the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

About the role

Mobile Architect (POS-Terminal)

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What you will do:

• Lead the design and architecture of POS terminal solutions, ensuring security, scalability, performance, and integration with various hardware and payment systems.


• Develop and maintain architectural documents and diagrams for POS terminal systems, ensuring all platforms are well documented and up to date.


• Make architectural decisions on POS terminal software, integrating various payment technologies, EMV standards, and ensuring hardware compatibility.


• Lead the development of POS-related applications


• Optimize system performance and security, particularly around payment processing and EMV protocols.


• Participate in planning sessions with product and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet market needs and business goals.


• Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices for mobile and embedded systems development, especially for Android Native development.


• Define and enforce software engineering best practices across the POS and related teams to improve efficiency and developer productivity.


• Ensure the stability and reliability of POS terminal products and applications, monitoring system performance and troubleshooting as necessary.


• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams, helping them grow their skills and contribute to the broader technical vision.


• Participate in the hiring process, screening engineers with expertise in POS systems, mobile, and embedded development.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• At least

  5 years of experience

  in system design, architecture, and development, specifically in the

  POS terminal

  domain.


• Strong expertise in

  Android Native development

  (Java/Kotlin), with a deep understanding of Android-based POS terminal solutions.


• Experience in cross-platform mobile development, such as

  Flutter

  , and familiarity with other POS application platforms (e.g., C, JavaScript) is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of

  EMV

  (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) security protocols, including chip-based transactions, encryption, and key management.


• Experience with

  hardware integration

  for POS devices, such as card readers, pin pads, printers, and other peripherals.


• Deep understanding of

  payment systems architecture

  , including integration with payment processors and gateways.


• Knowledge of

  software quality assurance principles

  and their application in financial systems.


• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complex system interactions and adapt to changing requirements.


• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Leadership abilities with a focus on mentoring engineers and driving process improvements within the team.

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,annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters


• A Coding Session.


• A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team


• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.

Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.