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Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms)

How2Apply Talent Network

Roodepoort, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

An e-commerce platform in Roodepoort needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Roodepoort; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs

You'll need

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Experience writing automated tests
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Roodepoort really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Roodepoort.

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

Before you hit apply

Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.