Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms) – Fixed-Term

An e-commerce platform in Soweto needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Soweto, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Document how your features work for support and new developers
• Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
• Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
• Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
• 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

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

• Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
• Public GitHub portfolio or published app
• Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

• Performance bonus
• Paid certification exams and learning budget
• Laptop and data allowance

• Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.
• Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.