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Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Here your code runs in production, not in a drawer: a logistics software company in Sandton. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

The work, day to day

Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Document how your features work for support and new developers

You'll need

You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
Experience writing automated tests
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
Good SQL and understanding of relational databases

Extra points for

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
Public GitHub portfolio or published app

What's in it for you

Laptop and data allowance
Performance bonus
Hybrid or fully remote work

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.
For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".