Senior Developer

Manpower Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Developer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in Python and demonstrated flexibility in problem-solving. Working across a diverse technology stack, this role involves converting product requirements into robust technical solutions, collaborating with peers, and ensuring quality and scalability of solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python.
• Exposure to Go is a plus.
• Technical design and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Convert product decisions into technical designs and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with the senior development team and ensure solution scalability across technologies.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Technical Design

Collaboration

Tools

AWS

Python

C#

Go

Job description

Senior Developer
Location: Remote OR Cape Town OR Johannesburg

This is a senior-level software development position that requires a versatile and innovative technical professional. The role demands not just coding skills, but also strategic technical thinking and the ability to translate product requirements into robust technical solutions.
Core Responsibilities

• Technical Design and Implementation
  • Convert product decisions into technical designs and code
  • Collaborate with existing senior development team
  • Set and maintain technical standards
  • Ensure solution quality and scalability
  
  


• Technology Breadth
  
  • Work across an extensive technology stack:
    • Linux kernel modifications
    • Network code
    • Service daemons (Python and C#)
    • DNS management
    • Web technologies (Flask, HTML/JS/CSS)
    • Custom network protocols
    • Hardware and virtual appliance development
    
    
  
  
  
  

Required Skills and Attributes
Technical Proficiencies

• Programming Languages:
  • Proficiency in at least one language
  • Strong preference for Python experience
  • Exposure to Go is considered a plus
  
  


• Development Practices:
  
  • Code management
  • Robust development processes
  • Ability to work across diverse tech layers
  
  

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving:
  • Demonstrable flexibility
  • Innovative approach to technical challenges
  • Adaptability across different technology levels
  
  

Key Differentiators

• Emphasis on creative and unconventional solutions
• Ability to navigate complex, multi-layered technical environments
• Continuous learning mindset

Application Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
• Lead Developer
• Senior Software Engineer