Intermediate Python Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004886/Rein

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Intermediate Python Software Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced development team based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Build, test, and maintain high-quality code that meets company standards.
Deliver efficient, maintainable, well-documented code with a low defect rate.
Ensure that all code is fully tested at unit and integration levels, with defects reducing over time.
Apply a solid understanding of Agile software development and Scrum processes from a software engineering perspective.
Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, team meetings, and technical discussions.
Contribute to grooming, refinement, and PI planning sessions.
Write clear and concise user stories, tasks, and feedback on tickets.
Produce thorough technical documentation.
Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in codebases.
Proactively manage technical debt, balancing short-term delivery with long-term maintainability.
Assist with code reviews and provide guidance to junior team members.
Offer support throughout the entire software lifecycle and act as an escalation point for application support engineers.
Pursue certification and continuous up-skilling in relevant tech stacks.

Minimum Requirements:

3+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering (software-focused), or an equivalent qualification.
Proven experience with Python and the Django framework.
Experience across front-end, back-end, and database design and development.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices (GitHub or GitLab).
Experience in fintech, payments, or transaction systems will be an advantage.

Technical Competencies:

Python
Django
MySQL
Vue
Bootstrap
HTML5
JavaScript
Nginx
Docker
Git
Elasticsearch (or similar)

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For more information contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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