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Hybrid Senior Python Developer Senior Python Developer

BigTalent · South Africa · Hybrid

About the job

We are seeking intermediate and senior full-stack python engineers to support the creation of a web based B2B SME financing platform utilizing Flask and to a lessor extent FastApiThis is for an international client with HQ's in Mauritius, who is offering software as a service to international banks in the UK and Philippines. The role is fully remote, and there is potential for international relocation to the UK at a later stage. The main requirement for these roles is hands-on code production experience utilizing above-mentioned techResponsibilities:

  • Collaborate with front-end developers to design and develop APIs for web applications
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python
  • Integrate with third-party APIs and services
  • Work with databases and write complex SQL queries
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues in the existing codebase
  • Implement security and data protection measures, following industry best practices
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing, ensuring adherence to best coding practices
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the quality of the application
Requirements:
  • 5 years+ experience in Python programming language and developing backend applications
  • Hands-on experience with FastAPI or other Python web frameworks such as Flask or Django
  • Experience in working with databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with third-party services
  • Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Experience in using version control systems such as Git
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Role requires South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency