Python Software Engineer – E‑commerce Logistics

takealotgroup; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is hiring a Software Engineer in South Africa to build robust software for e-commerce logistics. You will work on scalable features, design architectures with the team, and apply best practices to improve existing systems.

You’ll participate in a 24/7 operation and provide after-hours support on a rotation basis. Candidates should have a computer science background, strong Python, Linux and SQL experience, and a passion for learning new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development.
• Thorough understanding of CS fundamentals: OO design, data structures & algorithms.
• 3–6 years software development experience for an intermediate role; 5–10+ years for senior level.
• Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python.
• Experience in Linux environment and SQL databases.
• Open to diversifying language skill set.
• Knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL/MS SQL, Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub/CI tools, and cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build solutions to assist business users and improve customer experience.
• Architect and design solutions with your team.
• Keep up to date with technology trends and best practices.
• Apply creative thinking to solve complex challenges at scale.
• Drive excellence to foster a world-class engineering team.
• Support after-hours on a rotational basis to resolve critical issues.

Skills

Solutions-oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication

Written and verbal communication

Learning agility

Interviewing & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Python

Linux

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

CI/CD (Travis/Jenkins)

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is hiring a Software Engineer in South Africa to build robust software for e-commerce logistics. You will work on scalable features, design architectures with the team, and apply best practices to improve existing systems.

You’ll participate in a 24/7 operation and provide after-hours support on a rotation basis. Candidates should have a computer science background, strong Python, Linux and SQL experience, and a passion for learning new technologies.