Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship Program 2026
About the Program
The Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship Program 2026 is a highly competitive and career-defining initiative designed to empower young women to break into the technology industry and build real, practical experience.
This program is not just about learning. It is about working on real systems, solving real problems, and contributing to products used by millions across Africa.
Moniepoint is one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, and through this internship, selected candidates will gain direct exposure to how large-scale financial systems are built, maintained, and scaled.
Only 15 women will be selected for this cohort, making it an exclusive and high-impact opportunity.
Program Overview
Program Type: InternshipDuration: 6 MonthsLocation: Nigeria (Hybrid/Onsite depending on team)Compensation: PaidSlots Available: 15 WomenThis is a hands-on, project-based internship, not a classroom program. Interns will be embedded in real teams and contribute directly to live products and systems.
Available Career Tracks
Applicants can choose from multiple engineering and product tracks depending on their interest and skill level:
Backend EngineeringFrontend EngineeringMobile Engineering (iOS & Android)Data EngineeringProduct ManagementCybersecurity EngineeringQA EngineeringDevOps / Cloud EngineeringSite Reliability EngineeringEach track is designed to give you deep, practical exposure in your chosen field.
What You Will Gain
This program is built to accelerate your career fast.
Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionalsReal-world engineering and product experienceExposure to large-scale fintech infrastructureHands-on collaboration with top engineers and teamsOpportunity to work on impactful projects
A strong chance of full-time employment after the programInternship Benefits
You get paidAccess to industry experts and mentorsWork tools and resources providedBranded merchandise and swagReal contribution to products used by millionsRoles and Responsibilities (By Track)
Cybersecurity Engineer
Monitor security alerts using SIEM, EDR, and other toolsSupport incident investigations and documentationResearch emerging threats and vulnerabilitiesCompile threat intelligence reportsCollaborate with engineering and infrastructure teamsBackend Engineer
Translate product requirements into system architectureBuild scalable backend systemsSolve complex engineering problemsLearn and apply modern engineering practicesWork collaboratively within engineering teamsData Engineer
Analyze and interpret large datasetsBuild data models and pipelinesSupport business decision-making with data insightsImplement predictive modelsDevelop A/B testing frameworksProduct Manager
Work with engineers to build and improve productsUnderstand user needs and identify product gapsGenerate product ideas and solutionsCollaborate across multiple teamsMobile Engineer
Build and improve mobile applicationsFix bugs and optimize performanceParticipate in code reviewsContribute to system architecture discussionsFollow best practices in mobile developmentFrontend Engineer
Build clean, efficient, and scalable interfacesDevelop tools and applicationsExecute tasks across the software lifecycleApply engineering principles to real-world problemsCloud / DevOps Engineer
Work with cloud infrastructure (GCP)Manage Kubernetes clustersBuild CI/CD pipelinesUse Infrastructure as Code tools like TerraformImplement monitoring and logging systemsQA Engineer
Test applications before deploymentIdentify and document bugsEnsure software quality standardsWork with developers and product teams
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Monitor system reliability and performanceBuild dashboards and alertsAutomate repetitive operational tasksDefine and track SLIs and SLOsTroubleshoot complex system issuesWho Should Apply
This program is ideal for:
Women interested in building a career in techBeginners with foundational knowledge in any tech fieldGraduates or early-career professionalsIndividuals passionate about fintech and innovationSelf-driven learners ready to work on real projectsEven if you feel underqualified, you are encouraged to apply. The program is designed to develop talent, not just select finished experts.
Why This Program Stands Out
Highly selective and prestigiousReal-world experience, not simulationsDirect mentorship from top engineersStrong pathway to employmentWork on products used at scale across Africa