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 :

At Moniepoint, data is at the core of everything we do. We are a customer-centric company, and your work will enable our teams to make informed, data-driven decisions that directly impact the success of our business. As a Data Engineering Lead, you will help craft robust, scalable systems that support our business intelligence and data-driven operations. We value leaders who are not only technically adept but also excited about mentoring others and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with data.

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

What you will get to do

Build and maintain robust data pipelines processing large volumes of data
Analysis of large data sets using tools such as Python & SQL
Update and optimize our data platform for speed, scalability and cost
Coordinate with different functional teams to understand and meet their data needs
Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy
Solve general data-related problems
Setting up new pipelines for the full stream/enrichment/curation process
Upkeep of source code locations
Investigating and utilising ML & AI to improve the cloud offering
Development of junior staff members

To succeed in this role, you should have

Proven experience as a Data Engineer (5-7+ years, can be made up for with accomplishments)
Strong Leadership experience
Strong problem solving skills
Advanced proficiency with SQL
Proficiency with Python
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure)
Experience using version control tools such as git
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or any other related field

Experience with the following would be a plus

Data governance
Building and deploying machine learning models
Terraform or other infrastructure as code tools

What we can offer you

Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We have 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, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
A take-home assessment
A technical interview with a Lead in our Engineering Team
A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.

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