Senior Python & AI Solutions Architect — Consulting

DVT

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

DVT is seeking a Lead Full Stack Ai, Python Developer to drive AI-enabled solutions and shape technical strategy. You will lead clients through innovation, combining deep Python expertise with a consulting mindset.

You'll mentor teams, guide architecture decisions, and contribute to the growth of DVT's Python and AI competency. Hybrid options and ongoing learning culture support you in delivering enterprise-grade software.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software development experience.
  • Strong Python development experience.
  • Experience with Django and Django REST Framework.
  • Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
  • Strong testing practices using PyTest, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing.
  • Experience applying AI in real-world environments.
  • Consulting mindset with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of modern Python-based solutions.
  • Partner with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership across project teams.
  • Mentor and coach developers, helping them grow their careers and technical capabilities.
  • Build scalable backend platforms, APIs, integrations, and data-driven applications.
  • Design and implement AI-enabled solutions using modern LLM frameworks and architectures.
  • Guide architecture decisions, best practices, and engineering standards.
  • Support pre-sales, technical workshops, and strategic client engagements.
  • Contribute to the growth of DVT's Python and AI communities.

Skills

Python development
Django
Django REST Framework
APIs
Software architecture
Relational databases
PyTest/Testing
Generative AI
RAG
LangChain
LLM frameworks
Vector databases
OpenAI/Azure OpenAI
Cloud platforms
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
IaC
Microservices
Client engagement
Workshops facilitation
Stakeholder management
Mentoring

Tools

React
Angular
Vue.js
TypeScript
Modern JavaScript frameworks
Frontend API integration
Azure
AWS
Google Cloud

Job description

DVT is seeking a Lead Full Stack Ai, Python Developer to drive AI-enabled solutions and shape technical strategy. You will lead clients through innovation, combining deep Python expertise with a consulting mindset.

You'll mentor teams, guide architecture decisions, and contribute to the growth of DVT's Python and AI competency. Hybrid options and ongoing learning culture support you in delivering enterprise-grade software.

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