Application Analyst (Python Development)

takealot.com; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Application Analyst to enhance operations. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python and SQL and will work collaboratively to develop innovative software solutions. This role offers a dynamic work environment and requires a minimum of 3 years in a software or technology setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a software/technology environment.
• Strong experience building end-to-end applications using Python.
• Ability to write and optimize complex queries using SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement tools to improve productivity.
• Collaborate to design and implement software solutions.
• Write maintainable and efficient code in Python.

Skills

Python

SQL

GIT

RESTful APIs

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field

6 years experience if no degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Job description

Application Analyst (Python Development)

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Application Analyst with python and SQL coding skills to join our team in Cape Town.

This position reports to the Head Of TDT Analytics.

Overview

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment, and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

Responsibilities

• Development and Implementation: Design, develop, and implement various tools to create visibility, reduce risk, and improve productivity in operations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design and implement software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code (we use python).
• Integrate third-party libraries and APIs into external applications.
• Optimize application performance for speed and efficiency.
• Implement security best practices to protect user data.
• Develop project documentation, including technical documentation and user guides in the form of SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Infrastructure, Release Engineering, Data Engineering, Analytical Engineering, IT Services, and any other technical team required for scope of work.

Technical Skills and Tools

• Implement version control using GIT.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Write technical documentation for APIs and libraries.
• Implement analytics and tracking features in applications.
• Design and implement database schemas.
• Optimize database queries and indexes for performance where needed.
• Develop RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend.
• Implement error handling and logging mechanisms.
• Estimate story points and task durations for sprint planning.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Attributes

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions.
• Passion for understanding ambiguous, complex problems and driving high quality, innovative, clean solutions.
• Highly structured thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have exceptional communication skills to help deliver insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and personal desire to keep up to date with technology and process.
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
• Refactor code to improve readability and maintainability when needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, BTech or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering; 3 years of experience in a software/technology environment.
• In the event that you do not have a bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering, an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of experience in a software/technology environment.
• Minimum 3 years database knowledge and experience including the ability to write and optimize complex queries using SQL.
• Minimum 2 years experience building end to end applications using python.
• Experience with one or more system monitoring and alerting systems.
• Experience designing and developing reports.
• Understanding and experience in one of the following environments will be beneficial: ecommerce, supply chain & Logistics.
• Linux server and networking experience is beneficial.

The Environment

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Retail and Software Development

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