Senior Python Engineer — Architect & Mentor

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Senior Python Developer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining core applications using Python. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, solid understanding of Python, and familiarity with frameworks like Django or Flask. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects and contribute to architectural decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Python Developer.
• Experience with relevant Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Proficiency in working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development processes.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing code and systems.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of applications.

Skills

Python fundamentals

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Database management

Version control (Git)

Software engineering principles

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Asynchronous programming (asyncio)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading technology recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Senior Python Developer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining core applications using Python. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, solid understanding of Python, and familiarity with frameworks like Django or Flask. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects and contribute to architectural decisions in a dynamic environment.