Lead AI-Python Architect & Client Advisory Leader

dvtcareers; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

DVT is seeking a Lead Full Stack Python Developer to drive AI-enabled solutions, shape technical strategy, and lead clients through innovation. You will be a trusted advisor, technical leader, and key contributor to the growth of DVT's Python competency.

Candidate should be passionate about Python engineering, experienced delivering production-ready solutions, and excited by AI, Generative AI, and intelligent systems. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Strong expertise in Python development
• Extensive experience with Django and Django REST Framework
• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL
• Experience building secure, maintainable, and scalable enterprise applications
• Strong testing practices using PyTest, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of modern Python-based solutions
• Partner with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership across project teams
• Mentor and coach developers, helping them grow their careers and technical capabilities
• Build scalable backend platforms, APIs, integrations, and data-driven applications
• Design and implement AI-enabled solutions using modern LLM frameworks and architectures
• Guide architecture decisions, best practices, and engineering standards
• Support pre-sales, technical workshops, and strategic client engagements
• Contribute to the growth of DVT's Python and AI communities

Skills

Python

Django

Django REST Framework

APIs

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

PyTest

Unit Testing

Generative AI

RAG

LangChain

Semantic search

OpenAI/Azure OpenAI

LLMs

Prompt engineering

Frontend: React

Frontend: Angular

Frontend: Vue.js

TypeScript

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Microservices

Mentoring

Client engagement

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

DVT is seeking a Lead Full Stack Python Developer to drive AI-enabled solutions, shape technical strategy, and lead clients through innovation. You will be a trusted advisor, technical leader, and key contributor to the growth of DVT's Python competency.

Candidate should be passionate about Python engineering, experienced delivering production-ready solutions, and excited by AI, Generative AI, and intelligent systems. Hybrid work options available.