Intermediate Python Developer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
4 hours ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Reference: ITA006010-Rein-1
A dynamic growth-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Intermediate Python Developer to join its technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in building enhancing and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs that support critical business applications.
This role requires a proactive detail-oriented developer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced collaborative environment where performance reliability and clean architecture are essential. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality software solutions while contributing to continuous improvement across engineering practices.
The environment is primarily backend-focused with strong emphasis on API development database optimisation and Linux-based systems. The successful candidate should be confident working across the full backend stack from application logic to database performance and system troubleshooting.
A dynamic growth-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Intermediate Python Developer to join its technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in building enhancing and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs that support critical business applications.
This role requires a proactive detail-oriented developer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced collaborative environment where performance reliability and clean architecture are essential. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality software solutions while contributing to continuous improvement across engineering practices.
The environment is primarily backend-focused with strong emphasis on API development database optimisation and Linux-based systems. The successful candidate should be confident working across the full backend stack from application logic to database performance and system troubleshooting.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python
- Design build and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external system integrations
- Work extensively with MySQL databases including query optimisation and schema design
- Collaborate with front-end developers product owners and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration
- Debug and resolve complex technical issues across backend systems and Linux environments
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards
- Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical decision-making
- Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing within the team
- Ensure performance security and scalability across all backend services
Required Skills
- Strong Python development experience with a proven track record of delivering production-grade systems
- Solid experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
- Strong backend engineering and system architecture understanding (including microservices)
- Hands-on experience with MySQL (minimum 3 years) including performance tuning and schema design
- Strong Linux experience including troubleshooting and basic shell scripting
- Proficiency in Git and modern version control workflows
- Minimum 5 years software development experience with at least 3 years focused on Python development
- Strong understanding of backend performance optimisation and scalable system design
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Docker and containerised application environments
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud (AWS preferred)
- Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Understanding of observability tools (logging monitoring tracing)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience
- Strong background in backend engineering APIs and distributed systems
Application Note
If you have not received feedback within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained for future opportunities.For more opportunities in software and technology explore roles in:
- Backend Front-End and Full Stack Development
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Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Package & Remuneration
40000.00 - 50000.00 - Monthly
Required Experience:
IC
