Head of Engineering, POS Application Platform

Moniepoint · Remote, Kenya · Remote · Full Time

• Posted 19 September 2026
• Closes 19 October 2026
• Data & Tech

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About the role

Moniepoint is seeking an executive engineering leader in Kenya to serve as Head of Engineering for their POS Application Platform. The role involves acting as the technical owner and architect for the core Android and Kotlin-based layer running across multiple hardware types. Key qualifications include deep expertise in POS systems, extensive experience in Android platform engineering, and proven technical leadership across distributed squads.

Skills they are looking for

• Android
• Kotlin
• POS Systems
• Software Architecture
• Platform Engineering
• Developer Experience
• Engineering Leadership
• SDK Development

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