Head of Engineering, POS Application Platform

Moniepoint · Remote, South Africa · Remote · Full Time

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

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About the role

Moniepoint is hiring a remote South Africa-based Head of Engineering to direct the core technical platform powering its point-of-sale applications. In this senior executive role, you will lead the foundational software architecture supporting Android POS devices across multiple hardware manufacturers and international markets. Key requirements include deep expertise in Android and Kotlin development, experience architecting large-scale POS systems, and strong technical leadership across distributed teams.

Skills they are looking for

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

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