Head of Engineering, Field Verification

Moniepoint · IT

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Full TimePosted Sep 10, 2026

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Experience level
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Original employer: MoniepointSource ATS: MoniepointJob status: Active

Moniepoint is hiring a Head of Engineering, Field Verification to lead the technical strategy and scaling of their KYC platform in South Africa. The role is fully remote within South Africa and focuses on transitioning the team from maintenance to high-impact feature development.

As the first dedicated engineering leader for the Field Verification domain, you will oversee architecture, product roadmaps, and team growth. The platform supports critical business units including onboarding, loans, and compliance across current and future markets. You will lead cross-functional squads to implement advanced features like native mobile applications, geospatial route optimization, and scalable identity verification APIs.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote in South Africa
Senior leadership role
Greenfield domain ownership
Fintech domain
Focus on platform scaling and architecture

What You’ll Bring

10+ Years of overall software engineering experience
5+ Years of engineering leadership experience
Proven experience managing Engineering Managers
Deep hands-on production engineering background
Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot backend environments

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Moniepoint is a financial services platform in Africa providing payment, banking, and credit tools to over 20 million businesses and individuals. They are a leading merchant acquirer and manage significant digital payment transaction volumes across the region.

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