Python Software Engineer

Asuer (Pty); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook on day one

Three days in office (Bryanston)

Job summary

Asuer is seeking a Python Software Engineer to help build backend systems for our chatbot, ERP and digital services. You’ll own features from spec to ship and write production Python daily, with room to grow and own larger components.

You’ll contribute to tests, review peers' code, and integrate with payments, mobile networks and KYC providers. Three days in-office at Bryanston, with the rest shipped from anywhere, in a role with market-rate compensation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years building production Python systems.
• Familiarity with cloud (AWS or GCP).
• Comfortable with Linux command line.

Responsibilities

• Building Python services that power Asuer Insure, Connect and our chatbot.
• Writing automated tests and contributing to our testing culture.
• Reviewing peers' code and learning from theirs.
• Integrating with third-party APIs (payments, mobile network, KYC providers).
• Investigating and fixing production issues.
• Documenting what you build so the team can use it.

Skills

Python

Code review

Testing

Communication

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Flask

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Job description

A builder. We're looking for a Python Software Engineer to help us build backend systems that support our chatbot, ERP and digital services. You'll work on APIs, backend logic and real-world fintech applications that reach thousands.

This is a hands-on, builder's role with space to grow and own core components.

What you'll get to do

You'll write production Python every day. From day one you'll own concrete features end-to-end, from spec to ship, and gradually take ownership of larger components.

Who we are and what we do

Asuer is a fintech company committed to making life simpler and more secure for African communities through innovative financial and technology solutions. We operate across insurance and telecommunications, with plans to expand into digital payments. Our focus is on removing barriers and helping people achieve their goals.

Born from the ongoing digital transformation of Botle Buhle Brands (BBB), one of Africa's leading direct-selling businesses, Asuer has grown into an independent company centred on financial inclusion and accessible technology. Everything we build is guided by our core values: Impact, Innovation and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Building Python services that power Asuer Insure, Connect and our chatbot.
• Writing automated tests and contributing to our testing culture.
• Reviewing peers' code and learning from theirs.
• Integrating with third-party APIs (payments, mobile network, KYC providers).
• Investigating and fixing production issues.
• Documenting what you build so the team can use it.

Technical skills in:

• Python 3.10+
• A web framework (FastAPI, Django or Flask)
• PostgreSQL or another relational database

Must be able to:

• Take a feature from spec to ship with limited supervision.
• Write clear, small pull requests.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in stand-ups.

Knowledge & experience:

• 2–5 years building production Python systems
• Familiarity with cloud (AWS or GCP)
• Comfortable with Linux command line

Prerequisites:

• South African work authorisation

What we offer.

Market-rate compensation aligned to your experience.

MacBook on day one

People-centric

Ownership, autonomy and a small team where your work is visible.

Three days in office (Bryanston), the rest from wherever you ship best.

Don't see your role?

Send us your CV and a short note about what you'd want to do at Asuer. We respond within two business days.