Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time IT & Software
R52 500 – R74 000/month
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Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for an e-commerce platform in Newcastle. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Newcastle. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
  • Pair with junior developers to unblock them
  • Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
  • Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
  • Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Write unit and integration tests before you merge

Must-haves

  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
  • You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
  • Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days

Helpful, not essential

  • Docker and Kubernetes experience
  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app

On offer

  • Paid certification exams and learning budget
  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Hybrid or fully remote work
  • Laptop and data allowance

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. 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.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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Job details
SalaryR52 500 – R74 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationNewcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryIT & Software
Experience5+ years
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date19 November 2026
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