Lead Python

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade - this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We're focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.



At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:



Brief Call:

Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!



Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!



Case study:

Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.



As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!



Job description



We are looking for a talented Lead Python Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our cutting-edge projects.



Mission Description: As a Lead Python Developer, you will:



Build and maintain backend APIs using Python (FastAPI).

Design scalable systems to integrate biometric, wearable, and behavioral data.

Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and AI teams to ship new features.

Ensure privacy, performance, and observability across the platform.

Write clean, testable code and participate in architectural discussions.

Contribute to DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation as needed.



Our Stack:



Core Backend:



Python (FastAPI)

PostgreSQL (Supabase)

Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx

GitHub Actions



Supporting Infrastructure:



Airflow / Dagster (data orchestration)

AWS / GCP

Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry (monitoring and observability)

OAuth 2.0, GDPR-compliant security



Integrations:



Collaborates with LangGraph- and Agno AI-based agents

Supports model inference pipelines via vLLM, Vertex AI, and Unsloth

Works across multimodal data:

labs, wearables, and surveys



Profile Requirement:



What We're Looking For:



5+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments.

Expert-level Python skills, especially with FastAPI or Flask.

Strong grasp of API design, microservices, and async architecture.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment (GCP preferred).

Comfort with SQL databases and building data pipelines.

Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, remote teams.

Product-minded with a focus on building for impact and usability.



You enjoy taking on challenges every day, and you are skilled at working independently and collaborating with your colleagues to bring added value to your projects. Thanks to a management approach and a personalized HR policy, you will be accompanied in the construction of your career within the company. Your interpersonal skills will be important assets for success in the function and to evolve within our group.



Amaris Consulting is committed to promoting diversity within its workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. We consider applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.



Special attention will be given to candidates with disabilities.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1466737
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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