Senior Python Software Engineer – Century City / Hybrid Up To R80K Per Month

E-Merge; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital payment solutions company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Python Developer. You will design, develop, and support efficient code while mentoring fellow engineers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with Python and Django, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to R80k per month.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years experience as a software engineer.
• Full understanding of Agile Software Development and Scrum processes.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, documenting, testing, and supporting code.
• Acting as a technical mentor and leader to fellow engineers.

Skills

Python

Django framework

Collaboration

Communication

DevOps practices

Education

Computer Science Degree or Engineering Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Github

Gitlab

Job description

Overview

A leader in the digital payment solutions space is seeking a Senior Python Developer who will work alongside experienced engineers in an agile environment helping them build fast, secure, and reliable financial services. Their technology ensures millions of people have access to essential services and they are passionate about innovation, scale, and real-world impact.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a lead role in designing, developing, documenting, testing and supporting efficient, maintainable code, whilst acting as a technical mentor and leader to fellow engineers.

How to apply

To work for this team transforming how communities access essential digital services APPLY NOW!!!!

Requirements

• More than 5 years experience as a software engineer
• Proven experience and knowledge of Python and the Django framework
• Frontend, Backend and Database design and development experience
• Strong track record in Collaboration and Communication (including written)
• Full understanding of Agile Software Development and Scrum processes from a SWE POV.
• Familiarity with modern Devops practices, with experience in Github or Gitlab
• Payments, transaction or Fintech experience would be advantageous
• Experience working with the typical tools used in software development teams, such as Jira ticketing, Confluence / Wikis, and source code management tool from a documentation management point of view.

Qualifications

• Computer Science Degree or Engineering Degree with Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications

Reference Number for this position is MAT60641 which is a permanent position based in Century City offering a monthly salary of up to R80k per month