About FairMoney
FairMoney is a trailblazing mobile banking entity focused on providing credit solutions in emerging markets. Founded in 2017, the company operates mainly in Nigeria and has garnered nearly €50 million in funding from esteemed global investors like Tiger Global and DST. FairMoney is dedicated to creating a leading mobile banking platform and POS solution designed specifically for underserved markets, having expanded its services from a microcredit app to a full suite of financial products including current accounts, savings accounts, and advanced POS solutions.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to guide a team of engineers in developing and scaling robust technology solutions for our lending and credit offerings. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and leadership, collaborating with Product, Data, and Risk teams to transform business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Main Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
Oversee the technical direction and implementation of systems for lending and credit products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and prioritize deliverables.
Design and scale reliable backend services and distributed systems.
Participate in architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are maintainable and resilient.
Establish engineering standards for code quality, deployment, and system reliability.
Support engineers with guidance, code reviews, and complex problem-solving.
Identify and mitigate technical debt and performance issues.
Manage planning and delivery of engineering initiatives with a focus on metrics.
Engage in hiring efforts and contribute to team building.

Requirements

7+ years in software engineering, with substantial backend development experience.
2+ years in engineering management or team leadership.
Familiarity with AI native development and hands-on coding capabilities.
Experience in fintech, lending, or payments.
Strong skills in database design, system architecture, and distributed systems.
Proficient in software development practices and CI/CD.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits
Private Health Insurance, Pension Plan, Training & Development, Remote Work, Paid Time Off.

Application Process
Interested candidates can expect a brief HR screening followed by interviews with the hiring manager and technical team.

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