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Head of Engineering, POS Application Platform

Moniepoint
Location
Remote, Kenya
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Pool: Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A minimum of 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience
  • At least 6 years leading engineering teams through growth phases
  • Direct experience building software for Point-of-Sale terminal devices
  • Strong knowledge of EMV standards and payment certification processes
  • Deep Android engineering expertise in Kotlin and Java
  • Experience building internal engineering platforms or shared libraries
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with terminal management systems and device observability tooling
  • Backend engineering experience in Java or Spring Boot
  • Experience working directly with OEM vendors on hardware specification
  • Exposure to C or C++
What the job really is

The Head of Engineering for the POS Application Platform at Moniepoint Inc. will lead the technical strategy and architecture for the platform that underpins all POS devices. This role involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring platform reliability, defining engineering standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive the adoption of the platform across multiple product squads. The position is crucial for building a foundational layer that supports the company's expansion into new markets.

Benefits
  • Attractive salary
  • Pension
  • Health insurance
  • Annual bonus
  • Learning and development-focused environment
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed
  • Role is focused on building a platform rather than consumer-facing features
  • Experience at Series A or B stage startups may not reflect the scale required for this role
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