ENGINEERING LEAD

A Short Letter… 

Most financial products in Africa were built for people who already have money. We think that's backwards. 

At Pennyvest, we're building a future where investing is no longer reserved for people with large capital, insider connections or financial advisors. We're making wealth creation simple, accessible and affordable for everyday Africans. 

We're still early. That means there are no passengers here. 

Every person who joins Pennyvest at this stage will influence our product, culture, customers and ultimately the future of the company. If you're looking for a comfortable corporate job, we're probably not for you. 

If you're excited about building something meaningful from scratch, we'd love to meet you. 

Who We Are 

Vision 

To drive financial intelligence and inclusion for young people across Africa — becoming the financial operating system powering how they build wealth. 

Mission 

To make wealth creation simple, accessible and affordable.

Our Values 

Everything we do is guided by six principles. 

1. Customer Obsession – Always start with the customer. 2. Excellence – Good isn't enough 

3. Collaboration – Great companies aren't built by superheroes. They're built by great teams. 

4. Integrity – Trust is our currency. 

5. Innovation – Challenge assumptions. 

6. Ownership – If you see a problem, solve it. 

What It Means To Join Pennyvest Today 

This isn't a normal startup. You're joining before launch. 

That means you'll help shape: 

● our products 

● our culture 

● our systems 

● our customers' experience 

● our future 

There will be ambiguity. There will be pressure. There will also be an incredible opportunity to build something that genuinely improves millions of lives. 

Why this role exists 

Technology is a key component of the product.Every customer interaction depends on the quality, reliability and security of what we build.

We're looking for someone who enjoys turning ambitious ideas into products people love. 

You'll own 

● Product architecture 

● Frontend and backend development 

● Infrastructure 

● API integrations 

● Security implementation 

● Performance optimisation 

● Product deployment 

● Technical documentation 

● Engineering roadmap 

Success in your first 90 days 

● Successfully launch Pennyvest to the public. 

● Ensure 99.9% platform uptime. 

● Deliver customer-facing product improvements rapidly. 

● Build scalable engineering processes. 

● Own production deployments with confidence. 

● Implement monitoring and alerting. 

You'll probably enjoy this role if... 

● You love building from zero. 

● You obsess over clean code. 

● You enjoy solving difficult problems. 

● You're proactive. 

● You don't wait for instructions.

You probably won't enjoy this role if... 

● You need detailed daily supervision. 

● You dislike ambiguity. 

● You prefer maintaining legacy systems. 

Experience 

● 4+ years building modern web applications. 

● Strong JavaScript/TypeScript. 

● React. 

● Node.js. 

● PostgreSQL. 

● Cloud deployment experience. 

● Fintech experience is a bonus. 

Working model 

100% Remote. We trust people. We're more interested in outcomes than online status.  

Why Join Pennyvest? 

Because this is more than another startup. 

You'll help redefine how millions of Africans think about money. You'll work alongside ambitious people who care deeply about excellence. You'll have real ownership, influence and impact. 

What We Offer

● Learning & Development 

● Health Insurance Cover 

● Paid Time-Off 

● Flexible working 

● Investment Credits 

● Opportunity to build one of Africa's most ambitious wealth platforms from day one. 

Our Hiring Process 

1. Application Review 

2. Introductory Chat 

3. Practical Assessment (role-specific only) 

4. Culture Fit Chat 

5. Offer 

Love to Join Us?