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.
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.
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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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