Frontend Engineer

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 the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

About the role

The Front-end Engineer is required to produce and implement functional software solutions for web clients. You will be using the react js application framework.

Experience with these frameworks is an added advantage but you can apply if you have experience with similar J.S frameworks. You will work with the Enterprise Architect to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects.

In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills. You are also required to have hands-on experience in software development and agile methodologies. Your primary goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

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’ll get to do

• Develop high-quality software design and architecture
• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Review and debug code
• Perform validation and verification testing
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
• Document development phases and monitor systems
• Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technology

To succeed in this role, you should have

• At least 3-6 years pr​oven experience as a Software Engineer
• 4+ years of experience with React, Angular and Javascript
• Experience in software development, scripting and project management
• Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic) and automated testing frameworks
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows)
• Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Minimum of a BS in computer science or related skills

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 annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter

• A take-home design task with a Lead in our Product and Design team (for front end roles)

• A technical interview with a Lead in our Engineering Team

• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.