Senior Software Engineer (AI-Enabled) – Ozow, Cape Town

Job Overview

Ozow is currently hiring for the position of Senior Software Engineer (AI-Enabled) in Cape Town. This role involves key operational responsibilities, and qualified applicants who meet the criteria below are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

• Employer: Ozow
• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Posted: 7 October 2026
• Closing date: Not specified by source; applications may close without notice.
• Salary: Not disclosed by source

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of software solutions with cross-functional teams, translating business problems into technical approaches that meet high-quality standards.
• Lead the replatforming of existing systems onto modern, AI-native services, defining the migration approach, sequencing and risk controls so current platforms stay live, stable and secure.
• Design and build features that integrate with large language models (LLMs) beyond simple request and response, including context engineering, embeddings and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Own the data layer behind AI features, including embeddings and vector search, alongside relational and NoSQL data stores.
• Write clean, efficient and maintainable code that sets the example for the team, using AI coding tools to move faster without lowering the bar on quality, security or testing.
• Define and maintain the team's standards and guardrails for using AI safely across the software development lifecycle, from design and coding to testing, review, deployment and documentation.
• Ensure AI-generated output is validated, the non-deterministic nature of AI models is accounted for, and sensitive and payment data is protected when working with AI tools.
• Diagnose and resolve the most complex technical issues, including production incidents, and put fixes in place that stop them recurring.

Requirements

• 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.

How to Apply

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