Head of Engineering, Rewards

Moniepoint · IT

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Full TimePosted Sep 11, 2026

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Moniepoint is seeking a Head of Engineering for its Rewards platform to lead technical strategy and organizational growth in Kenya. This role is fully remote for candidates based in Kenya.

As the Head of Engineering, Rewards, you will own the end-to-end technical roadmap, architecture, and team growth for a critical consumer-facing platform. You will lead the evolution of current cashback features into a comprehensive rewards, engagement, and personalization system while fostering a culture of experimentation and data-driven product development. The role involves close collaboration with product leaders and commercial teams to drive retention for millions of users.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Location: Kenya
Remote-first
Focus on rewards and growth platform
Senior Head-level leadership
FinTech domain

What You’ll Bring

Direct-to-consumer product engineering experience at scale
Genuine front-end and mobile engineering depth
Proven experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks
5+ Years of experience managing engineering managers
10+ Years of total software engineering experience
Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot backend environments

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Moniepoint is a leading African financial platform providing payments, banking, credit, and business management tools to 20 million businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Nigeria, the company is expanding its operations into Kenya to drive financial inclusion across the continent.

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