Senior Python Engineer
Job Description
Are you an experienced Python Engineer with a passion for backend architecture and mentoring? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving a wide range of technical problems? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to own backend architecture, contribute to long-term code quality and extensibility, and help guide our talented team. You'll be instrumental in building reusable systems and ensuring clean integration with our frontend teams.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain Django-based backend systems and APIs.
Design reusable, extensible components using best practices.
Work with asynchronous systems (Celery, RabbitMQ, Django Channels).
Collaborate with frontend developers to support clean API integration.
Participate in architectural planning, refactoring, and continuous codebase improvement.
Guide junior developers and contribute to team-wide engineering practices and documentation.
Requirements:
5+ years of professional Python experience.
Deep knowledge of Django and its ecosystem.
Solid understanding of HTTP, REST, and backend API design.
Experience with asynchronous task queues and websockets (Celery, RabbitMQ, Channels).
Understands how to build extensible, maintainable systems using patterns like ABCs, mixins, and modular service layers.
Capable of identifying weak spots in code and proposing clean, forward-thinking solutions.
Able to lead by example in code quality, communication, and collaborative planning.
Nice to Have:
Experience working closely with frontend frameworks like React. Familiarity with integrating Vite-built frontends into Django apps. Comfort working with JSON schema or form rendering libraries. Prior experience in team lead or mentorship roles. Exposure to CI/CD or deployment workflows.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with a dynamic team, apply today!
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1637301
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned