Software Engineer

Ozow; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 550 000 - 850 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks

Monthly team connects

On-site Barista

Medical aid subsidy

Generous paid annual leave

Learning and Development opportunities

Mentorship programme

Résumé du poste

Ozow, a leading fintech in South Africa, seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable payment platform solutions. You will work with .NET 8, JavaScript, React, and cloud services to deliver secure, high-performance applications.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in agile ceremonies, write tests, and mentor juniors to uphold engineering excellence. Join Ozow to help redefine digital payments while leveraging cutting-edge technology and a culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer
• IT Diploma or Degree
• Ability to develop software in .NET 8 C#, JavaScript, ReactJs, HTML, CSS
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and MSSQL technologies (EF, NHibernate)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Redis, Riak, MongoDB
• Experience with web applications and understanding of the web
• Experience with high-scale applications and scaling practices
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development
• Understanding DevOps principles and practical application
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure)
• Containerisation experience (Docker/Kubernetes) and deployment tools
• Experience with agile methodologies

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that meet high-quality standards
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems for scalability, security, and performance
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing
• Work in an Agile environment with sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software and processes
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Connaissances

Software development

Agile practices

Polyglot languages

Unit testing

DevOps understanding

Collaborative teamwork

Mentorship

Formation

IT Diploma or Degree

Outils

Docker

Kubernetes

TeamCity

Octopus Deploy

AppVeyor

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

ReactJS

Description du poste

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

Ozow is seeking a Software Engineer to join our talented development team. As a Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative solutions that power our digital payment platforms. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, solve complex challenges, and contribute to the growth of the fintech industry.

Your role and responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that meet high-quality standards and business requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and coding standards.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Work in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for software and processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as needed.

You are an ideal candidate if you have

• At least 4+ 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/Kubernetes, 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. Our process may include psychometric and technical assessments, giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, skills and potential beyond your CV and interview.

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
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Community initiatives
• Access to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack

Our Employee Value Proposition

At Ozow, we don't just process payments. We are redefining the future of how money moves. Our promise to our people is simple. Ozow is built for high impact: clear expectations, genuine investment in you, and the room to do work you are proud of. We back you to own what you deliver and how you grow, and we recognise the people who lift others, not just themselves. People are trusted to make decisions and own outcomes, where the growth you create, in yourself and in others, is part of how we succeed together.

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