Senior Python Developer (JB5814)

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: Senior Python Developer (JB5814)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Senior Python Developer (JB5814)
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape (Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days remote)
Salary negotiable, dependent on experience
Permanent

Step into a senior role modernising Django-based systems in the insurance or financial services space.
Own technical direction, build clean API integrations, and help raise engineering standards in a collaborative hybrid team.

Minimum Requirements:
4 or more years of experience as a Python Developer with 2 or more years at a senior level
DevOps exposure
Django
API design and integration
MySQL/MariaDB
CI/CD exposure
System security principles and secure coding practices
Team player
Able to engage with internal and external stakeholders
JavaScript frameworks advantageous
Containers and automation concepts advantageous
Fintech or insurance industry experience advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:
Modernise and enhance Django-based systems
Design, build and integrate APIs
Guide technical direction and contribute to architecture decisions
Mentor junior developers and support code quality standards
Improve legacy code, automation and overall system reliability

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
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Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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