Johannesburg: Senior Python Developer posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Posted on 2025-06-27 00:00:00
| Employer | Sabenza IT & Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Development |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the development of bespoke software solutions, maintaining and rewriting ETL processes, integrating third-party systems, and guiding our transition from legacy systems to modern low-code platforms. This role requires both strong technical capabilities and team leadership skills, as you will manage a small in-house development team while actively contributing to hands-on development tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the in-house software development team, mentoring and coordinating team efforts.
- Rewrite and optimize existing ETL pipelines using Python.
- Drive the migration from legacy custom systems to modern low-code environments.
- Design and develop integrations with third-party software platforms.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and process manuals.
- Develop and support in-house applications, databases, and APIs to enhance business functionality.
- Ensure that development projects align with business goals and compliance standards.
- Perform testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of new and existing solutions.
- Participate in code reviews to uphold development standards and best practices.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree (3-year) in Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Python, PHP, Database Management, Microsoft technologies) are an advantage.
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Proven experience working in retail or related fast-paced industries is highly desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in Python (5+ years), PHP (5+ years), RESTful APIs (5+ years), FastAPI or Django frameworks (5+ years)
- Experience with static type checking tools (e.g. mypy) or strongly typed languages (e.g., Rust, C#, etc.)
- Familiarity with C# and/or Perl is an advantage.
- Strong experience in Linux environments.
- Expertise in relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Solid understanding of ETL design and development.
- Proficient in version control systems, especially Git.
- Experience with Elastic Search.
- Knowledge of the Symfony PHP framework is advantageous.
- Proven track record in managing code releases and production deployments.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
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