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Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract IT & Software

R36 500 – R58 000/month

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a bank's digital channels team in Cape Town CBD. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a bank's digital channels team in Cape Town CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Write unit and integration tests before you merge

What you need

Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days

Extra points for

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Public GitHub portfolio or published app

On offer

Performance bonus
Hybrid or fully remote work
Laptop and data allowance
Paid certification exams and learning budget

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: degree or diploma certificate plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

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