Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

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Senior Backend Engineer role at Moniepoint, a fintech company digitizing Africa's real economy. Full-time remote position requiring 5+ years experience in Java and modern infrastructure tools like Kubernetes and Docker. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and designing scalable architecture.

• Full-time remote position in Nigeria
• Requires 5 years of experience and Java expertise
• Work with Kubernetes, Docker, big data, and data analytics

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Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at Moniepoint Inc. July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at Moniepoint Inc.. This is the link: https://www.myjobmag.com/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-moniepoint-15?utm_source=email_friend. Copy and paste link on browser if link is not working. Check it out! X Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us. Enter your email Type Your Message Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at Moniepoint Inc. View Jobs in Banking / Financial Services / View Jobs at Moniepoint Inc. Posted: Jul 22, 2026 Deadline: Not specified Save Email @gmail.com @yahoo.com @outlook.com Moniepoint is a financial technology company digitising Africa’s real economy by building a financial ecosystem for businesses, providing them with all the payment, banking, credit and business management tools they need to succeed. Read more about this company Senior Backend Engineer (Java) Job Type Full Time , Remote Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Nigeria Job Field ICT / Computer 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. Requirements What We're Looking For: BS/MS 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. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Moniepoint Inc. on job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new ICT / Computer jobs like this on Telegram. Subscribe on Telegram Send your application Your Name Your Email Your Phone Number Your Current Location Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Subject of your Application Your cover letter Attach your CV/Doc View All Vacancies at Moniepoint Inc. 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