Head of Engineering, POS Application Platform

About the role

Moniepoint Inc. is building a dedicated POS Application Platform that serves as the operating system for all its point‑of‑sale products. As Head of Engineering for this platform, you will own the technical vision and execution of the Kotlin‑based layer that powers millions of merchants across Africa and beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the core POS application platform built on Kotlin and Android.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, frameworks, and tooling for POS engineering teams.
• Drive platform reliability, device governance, and developer experience across multiple OEM hardware devices.
• Collaborate with product squads to ensure seamless adoption of the platform in new markets, including the UK and Kenya.
• Mentor and grow a high‑performing engineering team focused on scalability and performance.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in building large‑scale platform or infrastructure products.
• Strong background in mobile engineering, particularly Android ecosystems.
• Track record of delivering reliable, high‑throughput systems serving millions of users.
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving fintech environment and align technical decisions with business goals.

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Android development