Software Developer (with data analysis)
Job Summary
Software Developer (with Data and Analysis Skills) - Live Work and Build in Paradise.
Location:Thesen Island Knysna (On-site)
Salary:R20 000 R40 000 per month
Experience:2 years (flexible for strong technical capability)
Imagine starting your day with a walk along the lagoon grabbing coffee on the island and then spending your workdaybuilding software solutions powered by data not just reports or dashboards.
This role is for aSoftware Developer who thinks analytically someone who enjoys writing code building front-end tools integrating systems and applying data-driven thinking to real business problems.
Its a rare opportunity to grow technically while embracing a slower richer coastal lifestyle on Thesen Island Knysna.
Why This Role Is Different:
What Youll Be Doing:
What Were Looking For:
This is not a pure reporting or BI role.
It is asoftware development role with strong analytical and data responsibility.
Location & Lifestyle Fit:
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who:
Salary:R20 000 R40 000 per month
Experience:2 years (flexible for strong technical capability)
Imagine starting your day with a walk along the lagoon grabbing coffee on the island and then spending your workdaybuilding software solutions powered by data not just reports or dashboards.
This role is for aSoftware Developer who thinks analytically someone who enjoys writing code building front-end tools integrating systems and applying data-driven thinking to real business problems.
Its a rare opportunity to grow technically while embracing a slower richer coastal lifestyle on Thesen Island Knysna.
Why This Role Is Different:
- Live where others holiday lagoon views beaches forests and hiking trails on your doorstep
- Escape big-city burnout without sacrificing technical growth
- Small agile environment where your work directly influences systems and products
- Build real applications and tools that drive the business forward
- A strong blend ofsoftware development data and problem-solving
What Youll Be Doing:
- DevelopingPython-based solutionsfor data integration automation and business logic
- Writing and optimisingSQLto extract transform and integrate data from existing systems
- Working withfront-end technologies(JavaScript HTML/CSS or similar) to build internal tools and interfaces
- Contributing to the development ofcustom applications and front-end tools alongside outsourced or partner developers
- Applyinganalytical thinkingto understand business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions
- Supporting and enhancing the existingPower BI environment including DAX where required (not rebuilding reports but extending value)
- Working across the full flow from data sources through logic and transformation to application or visual output
What Were Looking For:
- Core Technical Skills:
- Pythondevelopment experience (essential)
- StrongSQLskills for data extraction and integration
- Experience with at least onefront-end language or framework(JavaScript HTML/CSS React etc.)
- Exposure toPower BIandDAX(advantageous not the primary focus)
- Solid understanding of software logic data structures and problem-solving
- Background & Mindset:
- 2 years experience in asoftware development data engineering or technical analystrole
- Degree in Computer Science IT Engineering Mathematics or a related technical field
- Strong analytical mindset able to understand data flows systems and business context
- Comfortable working withexisting systemsand improving them through code
- Curious hands-on and motivated to grow into broader technical ownership
This is not a pure reporting or BI role.
It is asoftware development role with strong analytical and data responsibility.
Location & Lifestyle Fit:
- On-site rolebased on Thesen Island Knysna
- Preference for candidates already in Knysna / the Garden Route
- Ideal for someone looking forlong-term lifestyle balance alongside technical growth
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who:
- Identifies as aSoftware Developer not just a Data Analyst
- Enjoys coding building tools and solving complex technical problems
- Likes working across data logic and user-facing components
- Is early to mid-career level but serious about building strong technical depth
- Believes you dont need city chaos to build an impactful tech career
Required Experience:
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