Lead Backend Engineer - Python, Hybrid (CPT)

Datafin; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications service provider in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Backend Team Leader specialized in Python to join their dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of software development experience along with proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include leading a team of developers, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. A strong mastery in Python, Django, Flask, and experience with cloud platforms is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in software development.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Strong background in Python, Django and Flask.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and maintain robust software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Mentor junior developers.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

SQL

Cloud platforms

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

A leading telecommunications service provider in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Backend Team Leader specialized in Python to join their dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of software development experience along with proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include leading a team of developers, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. A strong mastery in Python, Django, Flask, and experience with cloud platforms is essential for this role.