Python Backend Engineer: APIs, Cloud & Scalable Apps

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Python backend developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications in a fast-paced setting. You will build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services while focusing on performance, reliability, and security.

Collaborating with Product, QA, and DevOps teams, you will troubleshoot issues and contribute to architectural decisions and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years in Python development (Junior to Senior opportunities).
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and OOP.
• Experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, testing methodologies, and Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications.
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Optimise application performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python development

API design & development

Object-oriented programming

Agile development

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT / Engineering / Mathematics

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

AWS / Azure / GCP

PostgreSQL / MySQL / SQL Server

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking a Python backend developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications in a fast-paced setting. You will build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services while focusing on performance, reliability, and security.

Collaborating with Product, QA, and DevOps teams, you will troubleshoot issues and contribute to architectural decisions and ongoing improvements.