Senior Python Developer

Kontak Recruitment; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Python Developer to modernize Django-based systems within the insurance or financial services sectors. The successful candidate will own technical direction, build clean API integrations, and raise engineering standards in a collaborative hybrid team setting. With 4+ years of experience in Python development, particularly in senior roles, you'll also benefit from DevOps and security experience in this position, which offers a flexible work arrangement and a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Python Developer with 2+ years in a senior role.
• Exposure to DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of Django framework.

Responsibilities

• Modernize Django-based systems in the insurance or financial services space.
• Build clean API integrations.
• Raise engineering standards in a collaborative team.

Skills

Python development

DevOps

Django

API design

MySQL/MariaDB

CI/CD

System security principles

Team collaboration

JavaScript frameworks

Containers

Job description

Senior Python Developer job vacancy in Bellville.

Step into a senior role modernising Django-based systems in the insurance or financial services space.

Own technical direction, build clean API integrations, and help raise engineering standards in a collaborative hybrid team.

Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape (Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days remote).

Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 or more years of experience as a Python Developer with 2 or more years at a senior level
• DevOps exposure
• Django
• API design and integration
• MySQL/MariaDB
• CI/CD exposure
• System security principles and secure coding practices
• Team player
• Able to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• JavaScript frameworks advantageous
• Containers and automation concepts advantageous
• Fintech or insurance industry experience advantageous