Mobile Architect; POS Terminal

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

• 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.

• At least 8 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters
• A Technical interview session with our Engineering Team
• A Technical and Behavioural Interview with our Head of Mobile Engineering
• A Behavioural 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.