Principal Solutions Architect
OzowCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted October 14, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Ozow is a leading payment solutions provider offering automated EFT services through multiple platforms like SMS, eCommerce, eBilling, QR Code, and POS. With its secure system and low transaction fees, Ozow enables real-time payments and reduces abandoned carts, promoting financial inclusion in Africa. The company has processed over a billion transactions worth R5 billion and is committed to making digital payments accessible and affordable for all merchants.
Job Description
Ozow is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead the architectural vision for their next phase of growth. This role involves defining scalable, secure solutions across products and platforms, leading a team of solution architects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. It's a strategic leadership position requiring experience in software development, API design, and fintech environments.
Requirements
- Define and own Ozow’s overarching solution architecture vision.
- Build and maintain the long-term technical roadmap.
- Lead a team of solution architects.
- Design and oversee scalable, secure, high-performance solutions.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
- Monthly team connects
- On-site Barista
- Birthday Leave
- Perks for South African based employees
- Medical aid subsidy
- Group Risk Insurance
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Mentorship programme
- Quarterly team building
- Community initiatives
