Remote Platform Systems Developer | Python & APIs

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Software Developer (Platform Systems) for a remote role. You will design, code, test, and maintain software applications and systems to meet end-user needs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of Python experience, Django is a plus, and strong data modeling, SQL, and API skills. You will collaborate with non-technical stakeholders and write clear documentation for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Python experience, Django is a plus
• Strong data modeling experience with attention to detail
• SQL familiarity; hand-code moderately complex queries when needed
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to write documentation clearly and concisely for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience crafting or working closely with Web/REST/GraphQL APIs
• Understanding of common application stacks (nginx, uwsgi, etc.)
• Knowledge of web standards; excitement about new technologies

Responsibilities

• Learn all you can about our existing system and applications
• Design, code, test, and maintain software applications and systems
• Develop software solutions that meet the needs of end-users and stakeholders
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Debug and troubleshoot software defects and performance issues
• Develop and implement comprehensive testing plans, including unit, integration, and system testing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of code, processes, and project-related information
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

Skills

Python development

Django

SQL

REST/GraphQL APIs

Data modeling

Documentation

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Software Developer (Platform Systems) for a remote role. You will design, code, test, and maintain software applications and systems to meet end-user needs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of Python experience, Django is a plus, and strong data modeling, SQL, and API skills. You will collaborate with non-technical stakeholders and write clear documentation for ongoing projects.