Moniepoint

Financial Services

EngineeringManager

$15000–25000k ~AI est. Lagos, Nigeria
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The Brief

“Engineering Manager at Moniepoint. Skills: Software Development, Team Management, Project Delivery. Drive delivery and execution across cross-functional teams. Evaluate business and product requirements for feasibility”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet defined SLIs/SLOs; Improve team velocity; Foster efficient delivery

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8 - 10 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role, 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot experience, 3 years of leadership experience, Understanding of agile methodologies, Sprint planning knowledge, Backlog management knowledge, Expertise in breaking down complex product requirements into structured EPICs, Stories, and Tasks, Solid experience with backend technologies, Capability to debug complex technical issues, Understanding of deployment pipelines, Understanding of continuous integration (CI), Understanding of continuous deployment (CD), Ability to drive alignment across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, Exceptional ability to manage dependencies, Exceptional ability to mitigate risks, Exceptional ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, Proven track record of improving team velocity, Proven track record of fostering efficient delivery, BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Nice to Have

Frontend experience is a plus

What You'll Do.

Drive delivery and execution across cross-functional teams

Evaluate business and product requirements for feasibility

Ensure requirements align with product architecture

Translate requirements into EPICs and technical stories

Work closely with Product Managers

Refine and groom tasks

Plan and organize sprints with clearly defined goals

Establish timelines and delivery milestones

Identify task dependencies early

Foster engineering processes that promote seamless collaboration

Track team velocity to ensure resources are effectively

Balance bandwidth with task demands

Coordinate alignment and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders

Prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution

Contribute to critical projects by ensuring appropriate design

Contribute to critical projects by ensuring appropriate coding

Participate in code reviews to uphold high-quality standards

Ensure monitoring and observability are in place for

Meet defined SLIs/SLOs

Partner with Product Managers to track post-deployment product

Publish post-deployment product metrics

Ensure transparency with key stakeholders

Conduct regular performance reviews

Provide constructive feedback

Foster a growth-oriented environment

Lead project status reviews

Ensure smooth communication between teams and leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Collaboration and teamwork; Diverse technical stakeholders; Non-technical stakeholders

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical documentation; Stakeholder reporting

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies, Sprint planning, Backlog management, Project planning, Delivery timelines, Delivery milestones, Task dependencies

Full Job Description

Who we are 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. About the role As an Engineering Manager, you will drive the successful delivery and execution of projects within your teams. You will manage end-to-end technical planning, ensuring that product requirements are translated into actionable tasks, while orchestrating collaboration between various stakeholders including engineers, product managers, QA, and UX. This role requires a deep understanding of software design and development and the ability to plan, execute, and deliver product features in a timely and predictable manner. You will also be responsible for maintaining high technical standards, managing team bandwidth, and ensuring project milestones are met with efficiency and accuracy. What you’ll get to do Own delivery and execution across cross-functional teams within the product area. Evaluate business and product requirements for feasibility and ensure they align with the existing product architecture, translating them into EPICs and technical stories. Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers to refine and groom tasks. Plan and organize sprints with clearly defined goals, using project planning tools to establish timelines, and delivery milestones, and identify task dependencies early. Foster engineering processes that promote seamless collaboration and teamwork. Track team velocity to ensure resources are effectively allocated, balancing bandwidth with task demands. Coordinate alignment and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution. Contribute to c

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