Principal Mobile Engineer (POS Terminal)

Moniepoint Inc.; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 4,800,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture-first environment

Learning and development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Moniepoint Inc. is seeking a Principal Mobile Engineer (POS Terminal) to lead the design and architecture of POS terminal solutions, with a strong focus on Android Native development and EMV security.

You will drive hardware integration, optimize performance, and oversee code quality while mentoring engineers and defining best practices across mobile and embedded systems.

The role is remote in Pakistan, offering a competitive package and opportunities to influence payment technology at scale.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in system design, architecture, and development in the POS terminal domain.
• Expertise in Android Native development (Java/Kotlin) for POS terminal solutions.
• Strong knowledge of EMV security protocols, chip transactions, encryption and key management.
• Experience with hardware integration for POS devices and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of POS terminal solutions with security and scalability.
• Develop and maintain architectural documents and diagrams for POS systems.
• Make architectural decisions on POS software and hardware integration.
• Lead development of POS-related applications and ensure performance and security.
• Define and enforce software engineering best practices across POS teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and participate in engineering hiring.

Skills

Android Native development

EMV security

Hardware integration

Payment systems architecture

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Principal Mobile Engineer (POS Terminal)

Remote, Pakistan

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

• 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 8years 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.
• 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 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.