Middle to Senior Python Developer

JobCubby; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days vacation per year

3 paid sick days

Job summary

JobCubby is seeking a Middle to Senior Python Developer based in South Africa to build and evolve high-performance backend systems within an iGaming technology environment.

You will work across a modern Python stack, contribute to integrations with payment providers and data sources, and own production reliability and system improvements in a fast-paced team. Excellent collaboration and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong professional knowledge of Python 3.x and Django.
• Experience designing and developing complex, highly loaded, and scalable systems.
• Understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Intermediate English proficiency or higher for collaboration in an international environment.
• Experience in the iGaming or sports betting industry.

Responsibilities

• Make architectural and technical decisions for backend products and services.
• Design, develop, implement, and test reliable backend solutions using Python and Django.
• Build new product features and contribute to integrations with payment methods and external data providers.
• Develop automated communication systems, risk management capabilities, and other backend solutions.
• Monitor production systems to ensure stable, reliable operation.
• Monitor system performance and optimize bottlenecks.
• Take ownership from development through delivery.
• Decompose complex requirements into actionable tasks and deliver solutions efficiently.
• Apply flexible, systematic approaches to challenging engineering problems.

Skills

Python

Django

Backend Architecture

Distributed Systems

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Redis

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Middle to Senior Python Developer based in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to build and evolve high-performance backend systems within a fast-paced iGaming technology environment. You will work across a modern Python-based technology stack to deliver new product capabilities and scalable services. The position combines hands-on development with architectural decision-making and responsibility for production reliability. You will contribute to integrations involving payment methods and data providers, as well as automated communication and risk management systems. Working alongside an international and supportive team, you will have meaningful ownership over technical solutions and delivered outcomes. The environment encourages initiative, continuous improvement, and professional growth as the business continues to scale.

Accountabilities

• Make architectural and technical decisions for backend products and services.
• Design, develop, implement, and test reliable backend solutions using Python and Django.
• Build new product features and contribute to integrations with payment methods and external data providers.
• Develop automated communication systems, risk management capabilities, and other backend solutions.
• Monitor production systems to ensure stable, reliable, and trouble-free operation.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations where required.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks from initial development through completion and delivery.
• Decompose complex requirements into manageable technical tasks and deliver solutions efficiently.
• Apply flexible and systematic approaches to solving challenging technical problems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong professional knowledge of Python 3.x and Django.
• Experience designing and developing complex, highly loaded, and scalable systems.
• Strong understanding of general software engineering principles, including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Intermediate English proficiency or higher, with the ability to collaborate effectively in an international environment.
• Experience in the iGaming or sports betting industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve technical challenges quickly and efficiently.
• High level of independence, responsibility, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Flexible yet systematic approach to solving complex engineering problems.
• Ability to break down large and complex tasks into clear, actionable components.
• A strong commitment to quality and thoughtful engineering practices.
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, with an understanding of their respective characteristics and use cases, is a plus.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, and Redis is beneficial given the existing technology environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 28 calendar days of vacation per year.
• 3 fully paid sick days provided by the employer.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Supportive team members and international collaboration.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work with a globally distributed team.
• Full-time contractor position.