Intermediate Python Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Python Backend Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg. The role involves developing scalable backend solutions, automating tasks, and mentoring junior engineers in an agile environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Python and serverless architecture, along with familiarity with AWS and other modern development tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience as a Backend Developer in a serverless cloud environment.
• Strong understanding of REST API design and integration.
• Proficient in Python 3.9 and experience with AWS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable and maintainable backend solutions based on product requirements.
• Develop and present proof of concepts (POCs).
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of learning.

Skills

Python 3.9

REST API design

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Customer First

Excellence

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

GitHub Actions

Pytest

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Python Backend Engineer with a strong understanding of serverless architecture to join our growing team. Reporting to the Product Owner and Chapter Leader the successful candidate will be responsible for developing scalable backend solutions building and presenting POCs and collaborating closely in an agile product development environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Build scalable and maintainable backend solutions based on product requirements.
• Work effectively in an agile (Scrum / Kanban) development environment.
• Develop and present proof of concepts (POCs).
• Ensure systems are stable with zero downtime.
• Write clean efficient and testable Python code.
• Automate tasks using appropriate tools and scripting.
• Review and debug existing code.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement innovative backend features.
• Maintain technical documentation using Confluence.
• Track and report work progress using JIRA.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of learning and growth.

Requirements

• 3 Years Proven experience as a Backend Developer ideally in a serverless cloud environment.
• Proficiency in Python 3.9
• Strong understanding of REST API design and integration.

Experience with the following technologies :

• AWS (Lambda SQS DynamoDB API Gateway)
• Terraform
• Pytest for unit / integration testing
• Docker & Docker Compose
• GitHub Actions for CI / CD
• Makefile
• Apache Velocity Language (advantageous)
• Strategic Thinking Understands longterm impact and aligns technical decisions accordingly.
• Leading with Influence Inspires and guides others toward shared goals.
• Collaboration Works well in crossfunctional teams and fosters a culture of teamwork.
• Customer First Keeps enduser needs at the forefront.
• Excellence Delivers highquality work efficiently.

3+ Years Proven experience as a Backend Developer, ideally in a serverless cloud environment. Proficiency in Python 3.9+ Strong understanding of REST API design and integration. Experience with the following technologies : AWS (Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway) Terraform Pytest for unit / integration testing OpenAPI / Swagger Docker & Docker Compose GitHub Actions for CI / CD Makefile Apache Velocity Language (advantageous) Key Competencies : Strategic Thinking Understands long-term impact and aligns technical decisions accordingly. Leading with Influence Inspires and guides others toward shared goals. Collaboration Works well in cross-functional teams and fosters a culture of teamwork. Customer First Keeps end-user needs at the forefront. Excellence Delivers high-quality work efficiently.

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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