Software Engineer: Backend (Python)

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Backend Software Engineer (Python) to join a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development lifecycle. You will design, implement, test, and deploy server-side components powering core applications, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of backend experience, strong knowledge of Python, RESTful APIs, and modern cloud-based architectures, with exposure to Kubernetes and containerisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience in back-end software development and delivery
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance backend systems
• Translate business and technical requirements for delivery teams
• Build solutions with performance, reliability, and scalability in mind

Skills

Backend development

Python

RESTful APIs

Cloud computing

Kubernetes

Testing

Version control

Database queries

Education

Relevant IT degree

Grade 12 National Certificate

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the job Software Engineer: Backend (Python)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
  
• 3+ years proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language).
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge:

Is able to apply advanced knowledge of the following:

• Advanced programming concepts Advanced algorithms and data structures Design Patterns
• Version Control Testing practices
• Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL). RESTful API design and integration.
• Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure). Advanced Microservice and event driven architectures Deployment using kubernetes and containerisation

Responsibilities:

• The level II Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product.
• At this level, Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software systems and applications based on specifications, while adhering to established standards.
• They translate requirements from the business or technical analyst and actively participate with the delivery team in design and problem-solving.
• The Back-end Software Engineer plays a crucial role in building solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale.
• They are responsible for writing and testing code for the development of the server-side components that power the application's functionality