Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Tembisa, 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: an insurance company software team in Tembisa. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Tembisa. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Pair with junior developers to unblock them
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
  • Write unit and integration tests before you merge
  • Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
  • Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language

Must-haves

  • You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
  • 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

Extra points for

  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app
  • Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Tembisa really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationTembisa, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience8+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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