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’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.

Your role and responsibilities

Leadership

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

Data Platform & Architecture Enablement

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

Data Pipeline Development & Reliability

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

Data Quality, Governance & Analytics Support

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

Tool Utilization + Change Management

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

Automation and AI

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

You are an ideal candidate if you have

5 years+ 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

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.