Python Backend Engineer — REST APIs & Scalable Apps

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Centurion is seeking a backend developer to build and maintain Python-based services and RESTful APIs. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver scalable solutions and ensure code quality.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of Python experience, familiarity with Django/Flask/FastAPI, and working knowledge of SQL databases. This role emphasizes clean code, testing, and agile practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Python development experience.
• Experience with backend development and web applications.
• Exposure to Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based applications and backend services.
• Build, enhance, and support RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues.
• Work with relational databases and optimise queries for performance and scalability.
• Participate in testing, code reviews, and Agile development processes.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and development best practices.

Skills

Python programming

Django/Flask/FastAPI

REST API development

SQL databases

Git

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/IT/SE

Job description

Network Finance in Centurion is seeking a backend developer to build and maintain Python-based services and RESTful APIs. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver scalable solutions and ensure code quality.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of Python experience, familiarity with Django/Flask/FastAPI, and working knowledge of SQL databases. This role emphasizes clean code, testing, and agile practices in a dynamic environment.