Lead Python

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for a talented Lead Python Developer to join their dynamic team in South Africa. This role involves building and maintaining backend APIs using Python (FastAPI) and designing scalable systems for data integration. Candidates should have over 5 years in backend engineering, expert-level Python skills, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. The position offers a supportive career development environment and values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments.
• Expert-level Python skills, especially with FastAPI or Flask.
• Strong grasp of API design, microservices, and async architecture.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment (GCP preferred).
• Comfort with SQL databases and building data pipelines.
• Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, remote teams.
• Product-minded with a focus on building for impact and usability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend APIs using Python (FastAPI).
• Design scalable systems to integrate biometric, wearable, and behavioral data.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and AI teams to ship new features.
• Ensure privacy, performance, and observability across the platform.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in architectural discussions.
• Contribute to DevOps, CI / CD, and infrastructure automation as needed.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python

API design

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL databases

Communication

Tools

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Nginx

AWS

GCP

Airflow

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a talented Lead Python Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our cutting-edge projects.

Mission Description : As a Lead Python Developer, you will :

• Build and maintain backend APIs using Python (FastAPI).
• Design scalable systems to integrate biometric, wearable, and behavioral data.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and AI teams to ship new features.
• Ensure privacy, performance, and observability across the platform.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in architectural discussions.
• Contribute to DevOps, CI / CD, and infrastructure automation as needed.

Our Stack :

Core Backend :

Python (FastAPI)

PostgreSQL (Supabase)

Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx

GitHub Actions

Supporting Infrastructure :

Airflow / Dagster (data orchestration)

AWS / GCP

Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry (monitoring and observability)

OAuth 2.0, GDPR-compliant security

Integrations :

Collaborates with LangGraph- and Agno AI-based agents

Supports model inference pipelines via vLLM, Vertex AI, and Unsloth

Works across multimodal data : labs, wearables, and surveys

Profile Requirement :

What We’re Looking For :

5+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments.

Expert-level Python skills, especially with FastAPI or Flask.

Strong grasp of API design, microservices, and async architecture.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment (GCP preferred).

Comfort with SQL databases and building data pipelines.

Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, remote teams.

Product-minded with a focus on building for impact and usability.

You enjoy taking on challenges every day, and you are skilled at working independently and collaborating with your colleagues to bring added value to your projects. Thanks to a management approach and a personalized HR policy, you will be accompanied in the construction of your career within the company. Your interpersonal skills will be important assets for success in the function and to evolve within our group.

Amaris Consulting is committed to promoting diversity within its workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. We consider applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.

Special attention will be given to candidates with disabilities.