Head of Engineering, Payment Gateway

Moniepoint · Remote, London, United Kingdom · Remote · Full Time

• Posted 17 September 2026
• Closes 17 October 2026
• Data & Tech

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About the role

This is an executive-level leadership role responsible for the overall technical architecture, roadmap, and performance of the company's digital payment gateway. The role requires leading engineering managers across multiple teams, with over a decade of software engineering background that includes extensive hands-on Java experience. Candidates must also demonstrate strong expertise in fintech or transactional payment flows and deep knowledge of building API-driven platforms.

Skills they are looking for

• Java
• Engineering Management
• Payment Gateways
• System Architecture
• API Design
• Distributed Systems
• Fintech
• Scalability

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