Senior Python Developer (Data Platforms)

How2Apply Talent Network
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

An e-commerce platform in Umlazi 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.

The site is in Umlazi; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

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

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

  • Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience

What you get

  • Paid certification exams and learning budget
  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Performance bonus

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  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 5 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • 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
LocationUmlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryIT & Software
Experience8+ years
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date29 October 2026
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