Johannesburg: Senior Python Developer

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain back-end systems using Python, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-quality solutions. Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs for both internal and external integration. 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 back-end 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, and GCP). Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka. Exposure to Agile development methodologies. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of professional Python development experience.