Senior Python Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005267/RS

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R95 000

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Senior Python Developer to join a technically strong and established development team. This role is ideal for an experienced Back-End Developer with a passion for building scalable systems, APIs, and cloud-enabled solutions.

Important: This position is 100% office-based in Bryanston and requires a minimum of 5 years professional experience.

POSITION INFO:
Senior Python Developer
Bryanston, Gauteng - Fully In-Office

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain back-end systems using Python (Django)
Build, maintain, and optimise RESTful APIs
Work extensively with MySQL, including schema design and performance optimisation
Deploy and support applications in Linux environments
Use Docker for containerisation and environment consistency
Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for application deployment and infrastructure
Collaborate with front-end developers, product owners, and other engineers
Debug and troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues
Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold coding standards
Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical leadership

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

5+ years professional experience as a Python Developer
Strong experience with Python and Django
Proven experience building and maintaining APIs
Solid hands-on experience with MySQL
Strong experience working in Linux environments
Docker experience for containerised applications
Experience working with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Strong back-end and system architecture knowledge
Proficiency with Git version control
Willingness to work full-time in office (Bryanston, Gauteng)

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with microservices architectures
Exposure to message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience working in Agile development environments

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Apply Now!

For more information contact:
Raees Sadek
IT Recruitment
Researcher

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