About the Role

Are you passionate about building software and solving technical problems at scale? Join us at Mono as a Backend Engineering Intern and gain hands-on experience developing the infrastructure and systems that power financial connectivity across Africa.

As a Backend Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to build, test, and improve backend services while learning engineering best practices in a fast-paced fintech environment.

About Us

Mono Technologies is a leading API infrastructure company empowering African businesses through Open Banking-powered solutions. Our mission is to bridge the gap in financial connectivity by providing reliable tools for data verification, identity management, and seamless bank payments across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend systems and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver solutions.
• Support engineering projects and process improvements.

Requirements

You're likely to thrive in this role if you:

• Have foundational knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Are comfortable with at least one programming language.
• Understand basic concepts such as APIs, databases, and version control.
• Enjoy solving technical problems and learning new technologies.
• Can communicate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with others.
• Take ownership of your work and are eager to improve continuously.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset.

Professional experience is not required, but evidence of building, learning, or experimenting with technology is highly valued.

Nice to Have

• Personal projects, GitHub contributions, or technical portfolios.
• Experience building APIs, web applications, or backend services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, databases, or software development tools.
• Participation in hackathons, coding communities, or technical competitions.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience working on meaningful projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to the operations of a fast-growing, remote-first fintech company.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience that accelerates your professional growth.
• A chance to contribute to the future of digital finance in Africa.
• A paid internship.