Backend Engineer (Python/Django) | Build APIs & Services

Zohorecruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Johannesburg, South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Backend Engineer to design, develop and maintain backend services using Python and Django. You will build RESTful APIs, work with SQL databases, and collaborate with frontend teams and QA to deliver reliable software solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of backend experience, strong Python/Django skills and a solid understanding of API design and software engineering principles.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong Python development skills and Django production experience.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.
• SQL and relational databases expertise.
• Experience with Git and standard SDLC practices.
• Bachelor-level degree in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications and services using Python and Django.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical software solutions.
• Work with relational databases and write efficient SQL queries.
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve application and production issues.
• Write clean, maintainable and reusable code.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards.
• Contribute to testing, deployment and continuous improvement of applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, product and other technical stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned features and deliver them through to completion.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

SQL

Git

OOP

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Testing (unit/TDD)

Job description

Zohorecruit in Johannesburg, South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Backend Engineer to design, develop and maintain backend services using Python and Django. You will build RESTful APIs, work with SQL databases, and collaborate with frontend teams and QA to deliver reliable software solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of backend experience, strong Python/Django skills and a solid understanding of API design and software engineering principles.