Presales Engineer - South Africa

At Paymentology, we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard and Visa cards at scale – across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It’s this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We’re looking for a Sales Solutions Engineer to drive Paymentology’s technical and commercial success by delivering market-fit, client-aligned solutions. This role is critical to new client acquisition and existing client growth, combining deep technical expertise, regional market knowledge, and strong pre-sales capability to design scalable solutions and support long-term client success.

What it takes to succeed:
• Strong technical acumen with experience in solution architecture, integrations, and API-based platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience in technical pre-sales, including discovery sessions, RFP responses, and proposal development.
• Deep understanding of regional compliance and market requirements within financial technology.
• Ability to balance standardisation and customisation to deliver scalable, repeatable solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to capability gap analysis.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in solutions engineering, technical pre-sales, or solution architecture, ideally within fintech or payments.