Mr D - Senior Developer

takealot.com; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecommerce platform is seeking a Senior Developer to join their innovative engineering team in Cape Town. This role focuses on building scalable systems that impact millions of users. Candidates must have 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with expertise in Python and Unix/Linux. The position offers flexible remote work options and emphasizes continuous professional development.

Benefits

Remote working options

Flexible hours

Birthday leave

Staff discounts

Free delivery from Mr D

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, object-oriented concepts, data structures, and algorithms.
• Passion for learning new skills and simplifying systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop systems that handle millions of transactions.
• Design and maintain secure, scalable APIs.
• Develop distributed backend systems with stateless architectures.

Skills

Python

Unix/Linux

Event streaming

Relational & non-relational data stores

Containerisation

Cloud service providers

GIT

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

🚀 Shape the Future of South African Ecommerce - Senior Developer Opportunity at Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of South Africa’s most dynamic tech environments?

Mr D, one of South Africa’s leading ecommerce players, is seeking a Senior Developer to join our innovative engineering team. If you’re passionate about building scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that directly impact millions of users across the country, this is your opportunity to level up your career.

Why Developers Choose Mr D

Work on projects that directly shape how South Africans shop, eat, and live. Our engineers tell us they love the high‑impact nature of their work – you’ll see your code making a real difference in people’s daily lives, not just sitting in a corporate void.

📈 Unlimited Growth Potential

We invest in our people. With plenty of resources dedicated to professional development and genuine room to grow, you’ll have the support you need to advance your career. Whether you want to dive deeper into technical excellence or explore leadership opportunities, we’ve got your back.

🔧 Modern Tech Stack & Technical Freedom

Love Python? You’re in good company. Work with cutting‑edge technologies and enjoy the freedom to choose the right tools and solutions for each challenge. Our engineers appreciate the modern tech stack and the autonomy to innovate without being boxed into outdated systems.

Say goodbye to endless meetings and bureaucratic red tape. We maintain a lean work mentality that keeps you focused on building great software. Quick deployments, fast rollbacks, and a results‑driven environment where your contributions are valued and visible.

🤝 Collaborate with Exceptional People

Join cross‑skilled teams filled with smart people who are passionate about their craft. Our engineers highlight the quality of collaboration and the supportive, politics‑free work culture built on honesty and integrity.

🏠 Flexible Work, Balanced Life

Enjoy remote working options, flexible hours, and hybrid arrangements that fit your lifestyle. With on‑call that’s not 24/7 and perks like birthday leave, Takealot staff discounts, and free Mr D delivery, we make sure work enhances rather than dominates your life.

What You’ll Be Building

As a Senior Developer at Mr D, you’ll architect and develop systems that handle millions of transactions and solve complex technical challenges at scale. You’ll work on everything that fuels the Mr D experience with the freedom to explore new technologies and interesting patterns.

You’ll be designing and maintaining secure, scalable APIs, developing distributed backend systems with stateless architectures, and working with event streaming technologies. From containerised microservices to cloud‑native solutions, you’ll be at the forefront of modern software engineering.

What We’re Looking For

🎓 Technical Foundation

We need someone with a thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, object‑oriented concepts, data structures, and algorithms. Your Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) should be backed by 5+ years of hands‑on software development experience.

💻 Core Technical Skills

• Python & Unix expertise— you’re comfortable in Unix/Linux environments and passionate about Python development
• Data & streaming—hands‑on experience with event streaming, relational & non‑relational data stores
• Cloud & containers—experience with containerisation and cloud service providers
• Version control—GIT for collaborative development

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a passion for learning new skills and an appreciation for inventing and simplifying. You should love solving complex problems and have the drive to continuously improve both your craft and our systems.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Join a company where leadership transparency flows from the CEO down, where your professional environment supports your growth, and where you’ll have plenty of interesting work to sink your teeth into.

Mr D isn’t just another tech job—it’s where senior developers come to do their best work, grow their careers, and build systems that matter.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering journey? Let’s talk. Mr D – Delivering more than just food. Delivering careers that matter.

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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