Python/ Django Developer

SUMMARY:
Python/ Django Developer

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a global tech firm is seeking a Python/ Django Developer to join their team in Sandton. They offer stability, competitive salary, benefits and a great working environment.

Description

• You must be an expert in Python and have extensive knowledge of at least one Python web framework.
• Need to be familiar with Object Relational Mapper or ORM libraries. Other qualifications include the ability to integrate multiple data sources or databases into a single system.
• Skills and a basic understanding of front-end technologies like JavaScript and HTML. You must also understand the fundamental design principles behind scalable applications.
• Knowledge of best practices and standards for implementing an HTTP REST API
• You must test, troubleshoot, and debug code for any application you work on. You write and implement software solutions that integrate different systems.
• Other duties include designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications. You also implement security and data protection.
• Experience with integration of multiple custom platforms.
• Experience with implementing an API Gateway.
• The ability to use a tool such as Postman, Insomnia, or equivalent API testing/querying tool is highly beneficial.
• Experience with Pandas and/or NumPy will be highly beneficial.
• Be passionate about technology, coding and software building. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Exciting position for a talented and highly motivated individual, who is smart and diligent and detailed driven.
• Engage business key stakeholders and advise on best practices and development requirements.
• Participate in every stage of the development lifecycle including feature conception, design, implementation, testing, rollout and making everything run smoothly and securely in production.
• Business mindset and are continuously thinking about new ways on how to improve the Platform.
• Through effective and strategic development Management capability follow and improve our practices at every stage of development Tackle the challenges that come with processing highly volumes of data Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve applications and optimize performance.
• Participate in educational programs Ability to exchange knowledge and willingness to mentor team members in terms of best practices.
• Consistently review other team members’ code, and have your code reviewed as well.
• Develop and Maintain implemented platform
• Ensure standards are adhered to.
• Ensure security measures are implemented and maintained.

Required Experience:

• Relevant IT Diploma / Degree
• 2 – 3 years’ experience
• Python 2.7 and 3.5
• Familiar with PyCharm
• Django
• PostgreSQL or equivalent
• REST API’s
• Git Flow
• Worked with application design and CSI process
• SOAP

Perks

Medical Aid / Medical Insurance, Group Life Cover, Funeral Benefit, Minimum 18 days annual leave.

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