Backend Python Developer: Intermediate
Summary
Builds and scales Python-based backend services using Django/Flask, Docker, and PostgreSQL to integrate data sources and optimize performance.
R 30,000.00 - 48,000.00 (South African Rand)
About the job Backend Python Developer: Intermediate
We are looking for a dedicated python / backend engineer to work within a team to optimize the code and scale the solution to operate within the client requirements.
Requirements & Responsibilities:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Python Developer.
- Expert knowledge of Python and related frameworks including Django and Flask.
- Working knowledge of Docker & microservices solution architectures in Python.
- A deep understanding and multi-process architecture and the threading limitations of Python.
- Familiarity with server-side templating languages including Jinja 2.
- Ability to integrate multiple data sources into a single system.
- Experience in working with postgres databases.
- Familiarity with testing tools.
- Familiarity with CI pipelines (git & gitflow, sonarcloud, postman, etc)
- Exposure to Cryptography an asset.
- Exposure to payment systems an asset.
- Exposure to other programming languages (Java/C#) desirable.
- Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.
Position: Permanent / Full time
Work Hours: 40hrs / weekly – remote work
Leave: 15 days per year with mandatory leave over Christmas & New Year.
30 days sick leave over 3-year cycle
Conditions: MedicalAid / Hospital Plan & Pension / savings mandatory