Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in software development, particularly in building web applications. Responsibilities include leading design and implementation efforts, ensuring scalability and performance, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex software systems and drive innovation in the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Deep knowledge of front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and back-end tech (Node.js, Django, Rails).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of software design, architecture, and scalability.
• Experience designing distributed, highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of software systems.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive improvements in code quality and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
• Foster collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and optimize performance and reliability.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and drive innovation.

Skills

Software development

Web applications

Leadership

Front-end frameworks

Back-end technologies

Database systems

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Architectural patterns

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About the job Senior Software Engineer (Python)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams
• Expertise in programming and frameworks: Deep knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Expertise in database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Software development and implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications.
• Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.
• Technical design and architecture: Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.
• Code review and quality assurance: Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Technical leadership and collaboration: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Research and innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.