Junior Software Developer (AI-Enabled)

About the role

Ozow, a fintech innovator in South Africa, is hiring a Junior Software Developer in Cape Town to help build and improve its digital payment platforms. The role sits in a team working to replatform existing systems onto modern, AI-native architectures, with guidance from senior developers. It is aimed at people who want to learn how to apply AI tools effectively while keeping code quality high.

Key responsibilities

• Help replatform existing systems onto modern, AI-native architectures under the guidance of senior developers.
• Build features that integrate with Large Language Models (LLMs), using context management, embeddings and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable code and use AI coding tools while being able to explain every line of code.
• Follow safety guidelines for AI use, check AI-generated output and protect sensitive payment data.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs, escalating issues early; learn about scalability, security and performance.
• Take part in code reviews, write unit tests and help with end-to-end testing, including for AI features.
• Learn CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and deploy code safely to production.
• Work in an Agile framework (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and help maintain technical documentation.

Required profile

• Adequate foundation and proactive approach to learning; ideally around two years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer, including internships or graduate programmes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (IT diploma or degree) or equivalent practical experience from a recognised coding bootcamp.
• Curious, pragmatic view of AI and a strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Team player who communicates technical ideas clearly in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least one of .NET C#, Python or JavaScript/ReactJS; experience with more than one is an advantage.
• Good understanding of databases and SQL, and familiarity with Git.
• Prior exposure to building applications with LLMs is highly beneficial.