• Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-quality solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs for both internal and external integrations.
• Work with MySQL databases, including query optimization and schema design.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product owners, and other stakeholders for seamless system integration.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues in a Linux environment.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote best practices.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and provide technical guidance to the team.

Required Skills:

• Strong Python programming experience with a proven track record.
• Expertise in API development and backend system architecture, including microservices.
• Solid experience with MySQL database management and optimization.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments with basic shell scripting skills.
• Proficiency in Git for version control.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional Python development experience.

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Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python (Django)
• Build, maintain, and optimise RESTful APIs
• Work extensively with MySQL, including schema design and performance optimisation
• Deploy and support applications in Linux environments
• Use Docker for containerisation and environment consistency
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for application deployment and infrastructure
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product owners, and other engineers
• Debug and troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold coding standards
• Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical leadership

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• 5+ years’ professional experience as a Python Developer
• Strong experience with Python and Django
• Proven experience building and maintaining APIs
• Solid hands-on experience with MySQL
• Strong experience working in Linux environments
• Docker experience for containerised applications
• Experience working with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong backend and system architecture knowledge
• Proficiency with Git version control
• Willingness to work full-time in office (Bryanston, Gauteng)

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architectures
• Exposure to message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Experience working in Agile development environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

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For more information contact:
Raees Sadek
IT Recruitment
Researcher
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