Mr D - Senior Python Engineer

Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior Python Software Engineer to join our team in Cape Town.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer (Python) you will help to architect, implement, support and maintain scalable services in a heterogeneous environment. You will be able to influence both business and architectural decisions, while working on end-to-end technology solutions.
This position reports to the Platform Engineering Director.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

Build scalable software systems supporting our growing business and customers.
Develop, enhance and maintain backend systems in a heterogeneous environment.
Implement reliable and usable technical solutions and deliver code to production.
Work closely with other engineers, professional services teams and product managers.
Add value to the team and business.
Apply and foster best software development life cycle practices.
Continuously learn and improve your knowledge and the deliverables.

Skills we need:

Thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, OO concepts, data structures and algorithms.
Ability to design and maintain secure and scalable APIs.
Experience in developing distributed backend systems and stateless architectures.
Hands-on experience with *nix and Python.
Experience with event-driven architecture, relational & non-relational datastores, containerization and cloud service providers.
Passion for learning new skills and appreciation to invent and simplify.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field or related experience.
Minimum of 4 years of Software Development experience is required.
In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of Software Development experience.

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If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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