Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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, 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/Kubernetes, 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…