Software Engineer - Scalable, Secure Systems (Python/PHP)

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing online business in Cape Town is seeking a Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary degree, 6 months to 2 years of development experience, and proficiency in Python or PHP with frameworks like Django or Laravel. Responsibilities include writing and deploying code, reviewing team contributions, and enhancing system performance. The culture is high-performing and collaborative, aiming to build a world-class brand.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years in professional software development.
• Proven knowledge of at least one Object-Oriented (OO) programming language.
• Understanding of coding best practices and system scalability.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and deploy code to production independently.
• Review team code and provide valuable improvements.
• Create/execute unit test plans and investigate/resolve defects.
• Participate in specification reviews and monitor services/systems.

Skills

Python

PHP

Django

Laravel

Object-Oriented Programming

Networking

Databases

Cloud Computing

Security

Code Design

Distributed Systems

Testing

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Computer Science, Engineering)

Tools

JavaScript frameworks

MySQL

BigQuery

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

E-commerce experience

Job description

A fast-growing online business in Cape Town is seeking a Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary degree, 6 months to 2 years of development experience, and proficiency in Python or PHP with frameworks like Django or Laravel. Responsibilities include writing and deploying code, reviewing team contributions, and enhancing system performance. The culture is high-performing and collaborative, aiming to build a world-class brand.