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Engineering Manager - R&DRemote

Engineering Manager - R&DRemote

MoniepointSpringfield, MA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Engineering Manager - R&D

Who We Are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa. Since 2019, Moniepoint's technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit, and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023 and currently processes most of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager at Moniepoint, you will manage and guide a dynamic engineering team that crafts solutions that challenge the industry. You will take the roadmap from your product / business manager and define the technical road, manage the implementation architecture to deployment. You will be your craft guide for the engineers you will orchestrate the day-to-day operations of the team across the entire stack. Your team will consist of frontend engineers, backend engineers, and data engineers, each coming from a different background as we strive for global expansion in talent. Be prepared to be a critical thinker from an eagle-eye view all the way down to being able to review merge requests and help solve coding problems.

What You'll Get To Do

  • Ensure rapid and high-quality execution of your team, shipping products at a fast pace.
  • Scale our back-end services to handle millions of customers and address challenges associated with operating at this scale.
  • Make critical decisions on database structure, providing guidance to your engineers, and serving as a leader in ensuring best practices are taken in product development.
  • Navigate dependencies in a fast-paced environment with a significant focus on at least 60% hands-on support for your team.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and various departments to ensure seamless product launch and post-launch support.
  • Hold technical deep dives, architecting the next phases of development, and driving the overall development of the product.
  • Work with data pipelines, algorithms, and automated systems to enhance product capabilities.
  • Translate product requirements into architectural documents and diagrams.
  • Maintain architectural documents and ensure they are always updated to reflect the current state of the application.
  • Make architectural decisions concerning any feature that's to be added to an application.
  • Ensure that the architectural direction of an application is in line with the strategic direction of the product.
  • Perform code reviews and ensure efficient code engineering.
  • Ensure applications are implemented using software engineering best practices.
  • Responsible for the stability and reliability of products under your purview.
  • Create and enforce processes that will improve developer efficiency and productivity.
  • Take an active role in scaling the team, interviewing, and hiring engineers.

To Succeed In This Role, We Think You Should Have

  • At least 8 - 10 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
  • Proficiency in any modern programming language - what matters most is your ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Exposure to building and shipping products at scale.
  • A proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product lifecycle.
  • The ability to assess and address technical risks.
  • A solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development.
  • Excellent knowledge of software and application design, and architecture.
  • Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods.
  • Understanding of software quality assurance principles.
  • A technical mindset with great attention to detail.
  • BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

    • Generic Skills

  • Problem-solving : Ability to assess complex problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions.
  • Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder reporting.
  • Adaptability : Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Attention to Detail : Meticulous in documenting technical requirements and ensuring all aspects of a project are accounted for.

    • Supervisory Skills

  • Team Management : Experience in managing and mentoring engineers, ensuring team growth and performance.
  • Resource Allocation : Ability to assess bandwidth and manage resource distribution to optimize team performance.
  • Feedback : Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth-oriented environment.
  • Stakeholder Management : Lead project status reviews, manage expectations, and ensure smooth communication between teams and leadership.

    • What We Can Offer You

  • 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, paid leave, plus other benefits.

    • What To Expect In The Hiring Process

  • A preliminary phone call with the recruiter.
  • A take-home coding exercise.
  • A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team (Coding and System Design).
  • A technical panel interview session with the Engineering Team (Depth of Architecture, Infrastructure, Databases).
  • A leadership and product panel interview with the Program Manager.
  • Cultural Fit Interview with the Business and Functional Lead

    • Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

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