Mid-Level Python & Odoo Developer

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Executive Summary

We are seeking a versatile and technically proficient Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our systems team. While the primary focus of this role is the architectural design development and maintenance of our Odoo ERP platform the successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and supporting various other internal systems and integrations.

You will be a key link between business requirements and technical execution ensuring that our software ecosystem is robust scalable and high-performing.

Primary Responsibilities

Odoo Platform Development & Maintenance

Customization: Design develop and customise Odoo modules (models views and business logic) using Python.
Workflow Automation: Implement and optimize custom workflows automated actions and sophisticated reporting within the Odoo framework.
Version Upgrades: Manage and execute Odoo version migrations and maintain existing custom-addons.
Database Management: Optimise PostgreSQL queries and manage data integrity within the Odoo environment.

Full-Stack & Systems Engineering

Versatile Development: Build and maintain applications and microservices using Python (Django/Flask) and other modern frameworks.
Frontend Integration: Customise user interfaces using JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 and Odoos QWeb templating engine.
API & Integration: Develop and maintain RESTful and XML-RPC APIs to ensure seamless data flow between Odoo and third-party systems.

DevOps & Infrastructure

Containerisation: Utilise Docker for local development and staging environments.
CI/CD: Maintain code quality through version control (Git) and participate in automated deployment pipelines.
Optimisation: Troubleshoot server-side issues and tune system performance for high availability.

Business Analysis & Collaboration

Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with Business Analysts and the IT Executive to translate business needs into clear technical specifications.
Mentorship: Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with vendors contractors junior members or peers to maintain high engineering standards.

Qualifications :

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related NQF level 7/8 qualification.
Experience: 35 years of professional software development experience
Advantageous: 2 years specifically focused on the Odoo framework.

Technical Stack

Language: Advanced proficiency in Python.
Frameworks: Deep understanding of the Odoo framework (ORM MVC architecture XML-RPC).Data: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL) and experience in data migration/ETL processes.
Web: Competence in JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 and XML.
Tools: Proficiency with Git Docker and Linux environments (Ubuntu).

Competencies & Soft Skills

Problem Solving: A systematic approach to debugging complex ERP logic and system bottlenecks.
Communication: Ability to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders in a professional manner.
Agility: Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment with changing priorities.
Reliability: Proactive in identifying risks and escalating issues before they impact business operations.

Personal Attributes

Accountability
Communication
Business writing skills
Efficient and effective mindset
Planning and organisation
Resilient and adaptive
Self-development
Significance and values oriented
Ethical

Additional Information :

Working Conditions

Standard Hours: Monday to Friday with a requirement for occasional after-hours support for critical system issues deployments or emergencies.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead the technical direction of a critical Odoo-based business infrastructure.
Exposure to a diverse range of technologies beyond ERP development.
Dynamic collaborative environment reporting directly to the IT leadership.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Executive SummaryWe are seeking a versatile and technically proficient Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our systems team. While the primary focus of this role is the architectural design development and maintenance of our Odoo ERP platform the successful candidate will also be responsible for dev...