Senior Data Engineer

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.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our data team and play a key role in building a scalable, reliable data platform. You’ll help transform raw data into actionable insights and data products that power strategic decisions and enhance our payment platform.

• Mentor and support junior data engineers where required
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and analytics teams
• Contribute to best practices and continuous improvement within the data team
• Design and maintain scalable data architectures aligned to business objectives
• Enable data‑driven decision‑making across the organisation
• Contribute to the evolution of Ozow’s data platform and strategy
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines
• Ensure high data quality, integrity, and availability
• Optimise data storage, processing performance, and cost efficiency
• Develop data applications to automate business processes

• Develop and maintain data models to support analytics and reporting
• Work closely with stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot data issues ensuring minimal downtime
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Support business intelligence and analytics initiatives
• Maintain clear documentation for data pipelines, processes, and systems
• Drive improvements in data engineering tools and workflows
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and integrations
• Promote adoption of data best practices across teams

• Identify and implement automation opportunities within data workflows
• Leverage modern tools to enhance data processing efficiency
• Support AI/ML readiness by ensuring high‑quality, well‑structured datasets

• 5+ years of experience in a Data Engineering or similar role
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or similar programming language)
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Knowledge of data warehousing solutions (e.g., Databricks preferred)
• Understanding of data modelling concepts and best practices
• Experience with streaming or real‑time data processing is advantageous
• Exposure to fintech, payments, or high‑volume transactional environments is a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• 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 yourself, your team, and the solutions you 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…