Senior Python / AI Platform Engineer

Network Contracting; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking experienced Python Engineers to join our talent database for current and future opportunities. You will design, develop and maintain Python applications, backend services and platform components, with emphasis on REST APIs and microservices.

Experience with FastAPI, Django or Flask, plus cloud deployment and data integration, is highly valued. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Python development, strong API and data skills, and knowledge of CI/CD, Docker, and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field is advantageous.
• Certifications in Python, cloud, software engineering or AI-related areas are advantageous.
• Practical software engineering experience and demonstrable projects are valued.
• Experience with AI/LLM platforms or data-intensive systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Python applications and backend services.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and microservices using FastAPI, Django or Flask.
• Integrate applications with databases, messaging systems, external services and data pipelines.
• Write testable, maintainable code and support reviews, deployment, monitoring and production troubleshooting.

Skills

Python programming

OOP design

Debugging

Code quality

REST API

SQL/NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Cloud deployment

Education

CS/Software Engineering degree

Python/AI certifications

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We are currently building our IT talent database and are looking to connect with experienced Python Engineers for current and future opportunities. We are particularly interested in professionals with strong Python development experience, API engineering, microservices, data integration and cloud-based deployment. Experience supporting AI/LLM-enabled applications or platform services is a plus. Register your profile with us so your technical experience can be considered for suitable opportunities as they become available.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Python applications, backend services and platform components.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and microservices using frameworks such as FastAPI, Django or Flask.
• Integrate applications with databases, messaging systems, external services and data pipelines.
• Write testable, maintainable code and support code reviews, deployment, monitoring and production troubleshooting.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

• A degree, diploma or equivalent relevant qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field is advantageous.
• Relevant Python, cloud, software engineering or AI-related certifications will be advantageous.
• Practical software engineering experience and demonstrable projects are valued.
• Additional experience with AI/LLM platforms or data-intensive systems is beneficial.

Experience

• Typically 5+ years of professional software development experience with substantial hands-on Python development.
• Experience building backend services, APIs and/or microservice-based applications.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases, version control, automated testing and CI/CD.
• Cloud platforms, containers, event-driven systems or AI/LLM application integration experience will be highly advantageous.

Skills

• Python programming, object-oriented design, debugging and code quality.
• FastAPI, Django or Flask and REST API development.
• SQL and/or NoSQL databases, data modelling and system integration.
• Git, automated testing, Docker, CI/CD and cloud deployment practices.

Location: Gauteng