Principal Mobile Engineer (POS Terminal)

Moniepoint Group; España; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture-first environment

Learning and development focus

Attractive compensation package

Job summary

Moniepoint Inc. is seeking a Principal Mobile Engineer (POS-Terminal) to design and lead the architecture of our POS terminal solutions across Android native and cross-platform platforms.

You will ensure security, scalability, performance, and reliability of our POS systems and related mobile apps, including repair scheduling features. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with product and engineering to align technical vision with business goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in POS design/architecture and development.
• Strong Android Native (Java/Kotlin) expertise.
• Experience with cross-platform mobile (Flutter) is a plus.
• Experience with hardware integration and EMV security.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of POS terminal solutions across platforms.
• Develop and maintain architectural docs for POS systems.
• Make architectural decisions on POS software and hardware compatibility.
• Lead development of POS-related applications.
• Optimize performance and security for payment processing and EMV.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to align with business goals.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices for Android native and embedded systems.
• Define and enforce software engineering standards across POS teams.
• Ensure stability and reliability of POS products and apps.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams.
• Participate in hiring and screening engineers.

Skills

Android Native (Java/Kotlin)

EMV security protocols

Cross-platform development (Flutter)

Hardware integration (POS devices)

Payments systems architecture

Software QA concepts

Tech leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

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.

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.

About the role

As a Principal Mobile Engineer (POS-Terminal) at Moniepoint, you will be responsible for designing and leading the architecture of our POS terminal solutions across multiple platforms. You will ensure the scalability, security, performance, and reliability of our POS systems and related applications, including mobile apps for repair scheduling and maintenance. While the majority of our terminals are currently based on Android Native, your expertise in cross-platform solutions (e.g., Flutter, C, JavaScript) will be crucial as we expand and diversify our portfolio. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the direction of our POS‑related products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the technical vision aligns with the company’s broader strategic 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 will do

• Lead the design and architecture of POS terminal solutions, ensuring security, scalability, performance, and integration with various hardware and payment systems.
• Develop and maintain architectural documents and diagrams for POS terminal systems, ensuring all platforms are well documented and up to date.
• Make architectural decisions on POS terminal software, integrating various payment technologies, EMV standards, and ensuring hardware compatibility.
• Lead the development of POS-related applications
• Optimize system performance and security, particularly around payment processing and EMV protocols.
• Participate in planning sessions with product and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet market needs and business goals.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices for mobile and embedded systems development, especially for Android Native development.
• Define and enforce software engineering best practices across the POS and related teams to improve efficiency and developer productivity.
• Ensure the stability and reliability of POS terminal products and applications, monitoring system performance and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams, helping them grow their skills and contribute to the broader technical vision.
• Participate in the hiring process, screening engineers with expertise in POS systems, mobile, and embedded development.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have

• At least 8 years of experience in system design, architecture, and development, specifically in the POS terminal domain.
• Strong expertise in Android Native development (Java/Kotlin), with a deep understanding of Android-based POS terminal solutions.
• Experience in cross-platform mobile development, such as Flutter, and familiarity with other POS application platforms (e.g., C, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) security protocols, including chip-based transactions, encryption, and key management.
• Experience with hardware integration for POS devices, such as card readers, pin pads, printers, and other peripherals.
• Deep understanding of payment systems architecture, including integration with payment processors and gateways.
• Knowledge of software quality assurance principles and their application in financial systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complex system interactions and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership abilities with a focus on mentoring engineers and driving process improvements within the team.

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 one of our recruiters
• A Takehome Hackerrank test.
• A Technical interview session with our Engineering Team
• A Technical and Behavioural Interview with our Head of Mobile Engineering
• A Behavioral 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.