Senior Software Engineer

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.

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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.

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#, Java script, React Js, HTML, CSS and other programming languages (polyglots preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of Postgres, Mssql technologies (EF, NHibernate)
• Knowledge of No
  
  SQL 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 Dev Ops principals and how to apply them practically beneficial.
• Experience in cloud services preferred – AWS, Azure.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Team City, Octopus Deploy, Appveyor) highly beneficial.
• Experience working with agile methodologies – a true believer.

• 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…