Mr D , a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior Python Software Engineer to join our team in Cape Town.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer (Python), you will help to architect, implement, support, and maintain scalable services in a heterogeneous environment. You will be able to influence both business and architectural decisions while working on end-to-end technology solutions.
This position reports to the Platform Engineering Director.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
- Build scalable software systems supporting our growing business and customers.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain backend systems in a heterogeneous environment.
- Implement reliable and usable technical solutions and deliver code to production.
- Work closely with other engineers, professional services teams, and product managers.
- Add value to the team and business.
- Apply and foster best software development life cycle practices.
- Continuously learn and improve your knowledge and the deliverables.
Skills we need:
- Thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, OO concepts, data structures, and algorithms.
- Ability to design and maintain secure and scalable APIs.
- Experience in developing distributed backend systems and stateless architectures.
- Hands-on experience with *nix and Python.
- Experience with event-driven architecture, relational & non-relational datastores, containerization, and cloud service providers.
- Passion for learning new skills and appreciation to invent and simplify.
Nice to have experience:
- AWS Cloud technologies.
- GIT version control.
- PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elastic, Redis.
- Kafka.
- Docker, Kubernetes.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field or related experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of Software Development experience is required.
- In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of Software Development experience.
Let’s talk about life @ Mr D
- The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.
- No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
- Remote working: We offer a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
- Mentorship programme: Learn from the best.
- Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.
- Good times: Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
- Birthday leave: Enjoy your day off.
- Right tools, right job: Work on the latest tech.
- Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance.
- Tech stack (for days): Angular, Python, Kotlin, Swift, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, IoT, and machine learning.
- Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk.
Like what you see?
If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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