Head of Engineering, POS Application Platform

Moniepoint · IT

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Full TimePosted Sep 8, 2026

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Original employer: MoniepointSource ATS: MoniepointJob status: Active

Moniepoint is hiring a Head of Engineering for their POS Application Platform, based remotely in Kenya. This leadership role focuses on the Android-based framework powering POS devices for millions of merchants.

As the technical owner of the POS Application Platform, this role involves architecting the core layer that supports various POS device types and OEM hardware. The position requires deep expertise in Android, Kotlin, and payment terminal standards to govern developer experience, platform reliability, and cross-squad integration. You will be responsible for scaling the platform team and establishing engineering standards to support Moniepoint’s expansion across African markets.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Role based in Kenya
Head-level leadership position
Focused on POS Application Platform
Fintech industry expansion
Remote work environment

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 10 years of software engineering experience with 6 years leading engineering teams
Hands-on engineering experience with POS terminal application layer
Strong working knowledge of EMV standards, PCI DSS, and P2PE
Deep Android engineering expertise in Kotlin and Java
Proven experience building internal engineering platforms or developer tooling
Experience governing across multiple POS device types from different manufacturers

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Moniepoint Inc. is a leading African financial platform providing payments, banking, credit, and business management tools to 20 million businesses and individuals. The company is a major merchant acquirer processing over $250 billion in annual digital transaction volume.

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