Senior Software Engineer

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks

Monthly team connects

On-site Barista

Medical aid subsidy

Group Risk Insurance

Generous paid annual leave

Birthday leave

Learning and Development opportunities

Mentorship programme

Quarterly team building

Community initiatives

Access to cutting edge technology – Oz

Ozow Tech Stack

Job summary

Ozow, a leading South African fintech, invites a Senior Software Engineer to join a hands-on, collaborative team in Cape Town. You will develop with .NET 8 C#, Javascript, ReactJs, HTML, and CSS, work with Postgres and MSSQL (EF/NHibernate), and leverage NoSQL stores like Redis and MongoDB.

Experience with AWS or Azure, Docker, and modern CI tools will help you scale high-availability web applications. You'll participate in code reviews, drive architectural changes, and align technologies across

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of work-related experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer.
• Ideally have an IT Diploma or Degree.
• Ability to develop software in .Net 8 C#, Javascript, ReactJs, HTML, CSS and other programming languages (polyglots preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of Postgres, Mssql technologies (EF, NHibernate).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Redis, Riak, MongoDB, and others.
• Experience developing web applications, with a good understanding of how the web works.
• Proven experience in high-scale applications and an understanding of the practices and approaches that are employed in scaling applications beneficial.
• Experience with unit testing, knowledge of applying test-driven development beneficial.
• Understanding DevOps principals and how to apply them practically beneficial.
• Experience in cloud services preferred – AWS, Azure.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Appveyor) highly beneficial.
• Experience working with agile methodologies – a true believer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular code reviews.
• Standardise technologies, approaches, and architectures across teams.
• Active engagement with the development teams on all areas of software development.
• Liaise with agile coaches and product owners to resolve team impediments.
• Drive architectural changes in projects and deliver on initiatives.
• Understand interdependencies of work items and teams.
• Monitor and improve the software development process and resolve production issues promptly.

Skills

Collaboration

Inclusion

Leadership

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

IT Diploma or Degree

Tools

.NET 8

C#

Javascript

ReactJS

HTML

CSS

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

EF/NHibernate

NoSQL (Redis/Mongo)

AWS

Azure

Docker

TeamCity

Octopus Deploy

AppVeyor

Job description

Meet Ozow

Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast‑growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.

More about this Ozow fantastic position

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, to collaborate with other developers in writing well‑designed, testable code. You will be working with a team of passionate technology professionals, developing with modern technologies, and solving tough problems. Our team is hands‑on, collaborative and driven. Our expanding team is moving the needle and pushing boundaries.

Your role and responsibilities

Software Development Quality & Standards

• Participating in regular code reviews
• Standardisation of technologies, approaches, and architectures across teams
• Active engagement with the development teams on all areas of software development

Agile Collaboration & Team Enablement

• Liaise with agile coaches and product owners in order to resolve team impediments
• Working with agile coaches, technical leads, development managers, and the executive team to drive architectural changes in projects and deliver on initiatives
• Understanding the interdependency of work items and teams

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Active monitoring of the software development process and continuous improvement thereof
• Work with the various development and technical support teams to resolve any production issues timeously and efficiently, keeping business impact to a minimum

You are an ideal candidate if you have

• At least 7 years of work‑related experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer
• Ideally have an IT Diploma or Degree
• Ability to develop software in .Net 8 C#, Javascript, ReactJs, HTML, CSS and other programming languages (polyglots preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of Postgres, Mssql technologies (EF, NHibernate)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Redis, Riak, MongoDB, and others.
• Experience developing web applications, with a good understanding of how the web works
• Proven experience in high‑scale applications and an understanding of the practices and approaches that are employed in scaling applications beneficial.
• Experience with unit testing, knowledge of applying test‑driven development beneficial
• Understanding DevOps principals and how to apply them practically beneficial.
• Experience in cloud services preferred – AWS, Azure.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Appveyor) highly beneficial.
• Experience working with agile methodologies – a true believer.

Your skills and competencies

• You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross‑functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.
• Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company.
• A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact – those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day.
• You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures – valuing collective success over individual credit.
• Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes.
• You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth – for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build.
• You are a decisive doer – those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands‑on leadership.
• We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure – balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments.
• You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence – not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.

Interview process

During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.

In office perks

• Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
• Monthly team connects
• On‑site Barista

Perks for South African based employees

• Medical aid subsidy
• Group Risk Insurance
• Generous paid annual leave
• Birthday leave
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Mentorship programme
• Quarterly team building
• Community initiatives
• Access to cutting edge technology – Ozow Tech Stack

Our Employee Value Proposition

Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.

Compliance

As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards.