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Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms)

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R36 500 – R60 000/month

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Job Description

A software development house in Johannesburg CBD needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Write unit and integration tests before you merge

Must-haves

Experience writing automated tests
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build

Nice if you have

Public GitHub portfolio or published app
Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Docker and Kubernetes experience

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio, list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus degree or diploma certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.