Senior Python Back-End Engineer

Jobtailor; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Johannesburg is seeking a Back-end Developer to build scalable AWS-based solutions, write clean code, and automate tasks in an agile setting. The role includes mentoring juniors, delivering POC demos, and ensuring zero downtime on critical systems.

The candidate will work with RESTful APIs, OpenAPI, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Makefiles to drive efficient software delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Back-end developer.
• AWS components such as Lambda, SQS, Dynamo DB.
• AWS API Gateway.
• Terraform.
• Python 3.9.
• Pytest.
• Knowledge of Rest API integrations.
• Openapi, swagger.
• GitHub actions for CI CD.
• Docker and Docker compose.
• Makefile.
• Apache velocity language.
• Education NQF Level 7 Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build solutions from requirements received from product owner.
• Work in agile environment.
• Build POC solutions and demonstrate/present.
• Maintain a stable server with zero downtime.
• Develop tools and applications by producing clean code.
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Review and debug code.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs.
• Confer with users.
• Study systems flow, data usage and work processes.
• Investigate problem areas.
• Follow the software development lifecycle.
• Determine operational feasibility.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create new products.
• Report on their work using agile tools such as JIRA.
• Elaborate and document work in Confluence.
• Be communicative and proactive.

Skills

Back-End Development

AWS Components

Python 3.9

Terraform

Rest API Integrations

OpenAPI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Docker Compose

Makefile

Apache Velocity Language

Education

NQF Level 7 Degree

Advanced Diploma

Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

Docker

Docker Compose

Makefile

GitHub Actions

JIRA

Confluence

Pytest

AWS API Gateway

Job description

• Build solutions from requirements received from product owner
• Work in agile environment
• Build POC solutions and demonstrate/present
• Maintain a stable server with zero downtime
• Develop tools and applications by producing clean code
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Review and debug code
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs
• Confer with users
• Study systems flow, data usage and work processes
• Investigate problem areas
• Follow the software development lifecycle
• Determine operational feasibility
• Mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create new products
• Report on their work using agile tools such as JIRA
• Elaborate and document work in Confluence
• Be communicative and proactive

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Back-end developer
• AWS components such as Lambda, SQS, Dynamo DB
• AWS API Gateway
• Terraform
• Python 3.9
• Pytest
• Knowledge of Rest API integrations
• Openapi, swagger
• GitHub actions for CI CD
• Docker and Docker compose
• Makefile
• Apache velocity language
• Education NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Back-end Development with a strong focus on AWS components, Python programming, and automation tools. Capable of mentoring junior engineers while collaborating effectively in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Back-End Development
• AWS Components
• Python 3.9
• Terraform
• Rest API Integrations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clean Code Production
• Code Review
• Debugging
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Operational Feasibility Assessment
• Automation Scripting
• POC Solutions Development
• Agile Methodologies
• Apache Velocity Language
• Knowledge of OpenAPI

Soft Skills

• Proactive Communication
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 Degree
• Advanced Diploma
• Postgraduate Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Agile Environment
• Zero Downtime
• Systems Flow Analysis
• Data Usage Study
• Work Process Investigation

Tools & Technologies

• AWS API Gateway
• GitHub Actions
• Docker
• Docker Compose
• Makefile
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Pytest