Software Developer (Platform Systems)

Boardroom Appointments; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company is seeking a Software Developer (Platform Systems) with over 4 years of Python experience for a remote position. The role involves designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications, and requires excellent communication skills to liaise with non-technical stakeholders. If you have strong data modeling skills and can navigate SQL, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Python experience; familiarity with Django is a plus.
• Ability to navigate the command line.
• Understanding of common application stacks like nginx, uwsgi.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and maintain software applications and systems.
• Develop software solutions that meet the needs of end-users.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers.

Skills

Python experience

Strong data modeling experience

SQL familiarity

Excellent communication skills

Experience with APIs

Job description

About the job Software Developer (Platform Systems)

Remote position

• 4+ years of Python experience; Django is a plus
• Ability to navigate the command line
• Strong and demonstrated data modeling experience with attention to detail
• SQL familiarity; you can hand code moderately complex SQL queries, but only when needed
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to write documentation clearly and concisely, and to communicate well with non-technical stakeholders
• Experience crafting or working closely with Web/REST/GraphQL APIs
• Understanding of common application stacks (nginx, uwsgi, etc.)
• Knowledge of web standards; excitement about new technologies

Responsibilities:

• Learn all you can about our existing system and applications
• Design, code, test, and maintain software applications and systems
• Develop software solutions that meet the needs of end-users and stakeholders
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Debug and troubleshoot software defects and performance issues
• Develop and implement comprehensive testing plans, including unit, integration, and system testing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of code, processes, and project-related information
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies