Senior Python Developer (Django) (JB5138)

Bellville, Western Cape

Posted 3 days ago


Company:: Kontak Recruitment
Company Description:: Kontak Recruitment agency South Africa, a staffing agency, and leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg. As one of the best staffing agencies, we are trusted for recruiting the best staff, we provide professional and reliable personnel services for both permanent and contract placements. Kontak specialises in helping businesses hire and employ staff efficiently across the employment spectrum. From entry-level to executive roles, find certified staff through our job agencies in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and beyond, including international locations. Looking for Top Talent? Find the right fit for your recruitment needs with our staffing services.
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: 3 to 4 years
Education Level:: Bachelor
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

Senior Python Developer (Django) (JB5138)
Bellville, Cape Town (Hybrid)
R80 000 - R100 000 CTC per month
Permanent

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Python Developer to lead the modernization of an insurance platform.
This role involves designing and implementing scalable APIs, improving system architecture, and mentoring a development team.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
5 or more years of experience in Python and Django development.
Experience in the insurance/ financial services industry is required.
Proven expertise in API development and integrations.
Solid understanding of MariaDB/MySQL and database optimization.
Experience with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with security best practices in financial and insurance systems.
Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks.
Familiarity with containerization and deployment automation.
Proven experience with legacy system modernization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the modernization of a Django-based insurance platform.
Design and develop APIs and system integrations.
Implement best practices in software development and architecture.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
Contribute to strategic system design decisions.
Ensure security best practices and maintain data integrity.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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