Lead AI & Python Solutions Architect — Hybrid

DVT; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

DVT is seeking a Lead Full Stack Python Developer with a strong AI focus to drive AI-enabled solutions, shape technical strategy, and lead clients through innovation. You will be a trusted advisor, technical leader within delivery teams, and a driver of DVT's Python competency growth.

Ideal candidate combines deep Python engineering with a consulting mindset, delivering production-ready AI solutions using modern Python platforms, cloud-native architectures, and emerging AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Deep Python engineering expertise with production-grade delivery.
• Experience leading client-facing engagements and technical workshops.
• Strong understanding of scalable backend architectures and API design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of modern Python-based solutions.
• Partner with clients to translate business challenges into technical plans.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams and code reviews.
• Mentor developers and grow the Python and AI skills within the team.
• Build scalable backend platforms, APIs, and data-driven applications.
• Guide AI-enabled solution architecture and governance.

Skills

Python

Django

Django REST Framework

APIs

Software architecture

Testing (PyTest)

Tools

Azure OpenAI

OpenAI

LangChain

Semantic Kernel

Job description

DVT is seeking a Lead Full Stack Python Developer with a strong AI focus to drive AI-enabled solutions, shape technical strategy, and lead clients through innovation. You will be a trusted advisor, technical leader within delivery teams, and a driver of DVT's Python competency growth.

Ideal candidate combines deep Python engineering with a consulting mindset, delivering production-ready AI solutions using modern Python platforms, cloud-native architectures, and emerging AI technologies.