<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Meet Ozow</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">More about this Ozow fantastic position</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re looking for a <strong>Senior Data Engineer </strong>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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Your role and responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Mentor and support junior data engineers where required</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and analytics teams </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to best practices and continuous improvement within the data team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Data Platform & Architecture Enablement</span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and maintain scalable data architectures aligned to business objectives </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Enable data-driven decision-making across the organisation </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to the evolution of Ozow’s data platform and strategy</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Data Pipeline Development & Reliability</span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build and maintain robust data pipelines</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure high data quality, integrity, and availability </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Optimise data storage, processing performance, and cost efficiency</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop data applications to automate business processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Data Quality, Governance & Analytics Support</span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain data models to support analytics and reporting </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver solutions </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor and troubleshoot data issues ensuring minimal downtime </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support business intelligence and analytics initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Tool Utilization + Change Management </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain clear documentation for data pipelines, processes, and systems </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive improvements in data engineering tools and workflows </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </spa