Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)

Recruiter:

Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref:

443226536

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

SHAPE the technical direction of a Django-based insurance platform of a well-established Financial Services provider seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join its team. You will help drive this transformation, working on meaningful technical improvements while mentoring team members. The ideal candidate must have suitable experience with Python, Django, API development and integration, a solid understanding of MariaDB/MySQL, database optimization & security best practices in financial systems and have knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

DUTIES:

Design and implement robust APIs and integrations.
Contribute to best practices in software development and system architecture.
Contribute to system design discussions and technical insights.
Implement security best practices and maintain data integrity.

REQUIREMENTS:

Solid experience with Python and Django framework.
Proven experience with API development and integration.
Good understanding of MariaDB/MySQL and basic database interaction.
Familiarity with modern development practices and tools.
Exposure of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of security best practices in financial systems.
Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks.
Familiarity with containerisation and deployment automation concepts.
Experience with system modernisation or working with existing codebases.

Advantageous –

Exposure with insurance or financial systems.

ATTRIBUTES:

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Self-motivated with a passion for clean, maintainable code.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong focus on code quality and system reliability.
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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