Backend Python Developer: Intermediate

Global Village Worker; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Backend Python Developer. This permanent, full-time position requires strong expertise in Python and frameworks like Django/Flask, with the ability to work remotely. The developer will optimize code and ensure solutions meet client requirements. Responsibilities include integrating data sources and collaborating on projects. Benefits include medical aid, pension, generous leave policy, and competitive salary, ranging from R 30,000.00 to R 48,000.00.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension/Savings

15 days mandatory leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Python Developer.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the code and scale the solution according to client requirements.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Python

Experience with Django and Flask

Working knowledge of Docker

Ability to integrate multiple data sources

Familiarity with testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postgres

CI pipelines (git, sonarcloud, postman)

Job description

R 30,000.00 - 48,000.00 (South African Rand)

About the job Backend Python Developer: Intermediate

We are looking for a dedicated python / backend engineer to work within a team to optimize the code and scale the solution to operate within the client requirements.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Python Developer.
• Expert knowledge of Python and related frameworks including Django and Flask.
• Working knowledge of Docker & microservices solution architectures in Python.
• A deep understanding and multi-process architecture and the threading limitations of Python.
• Familiarity with server-side templating languages including Jinja 2.
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources into a single system.
• Experience in working with postgres databases.
• Familiarity with testing tools.
• Familiarity with CI pipelines (git & gitflow, sonarcloud, postman, etc)
• Exposure to Cryptography an asset.
• Exposure to payment systems an asset.
• Exposure to other programming languages (Java/C#) desirable.
• Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.

Position: Permanent / Full time

Work Hours: 40hrs / weekly – remote work

Leave: 15 days per year with mandatory leave over Christmas & New Year.

30 days sick leave over 3-year cycle

Conditions: MedicalAid / Hospital Plan & Pension / savings mandatory