Senior Software Python Engineer Cape Town/ Hybrid PA

Were Hiring: Senior Software Engineer! - to help design and develop scalable, secure, and high-impact fintech solutions. If youre a passionate engineer with strong technical chops and a desire to solve meaningful problems at scale, this is your opportunity to make a difference in millions of lives across Southern Africa.

Our mission is simple: enable every person to participate in the economy with dignity and ease! Start APPLYING!

Requirements:

More than 5 years experience as a software engineer

Computer Science Degree or Engineering Degree with Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications

Proven experience and knowledge of Python and the Django framework

Frontend, Backend and Database design and development experience

Strong track record in Collaboration and Communication (including written)

Full understanding of Agile Software Development and Scrum processes from a SWE POV

Familiarity with modern Devops practices, with experience in Github or Gitlab

Payments, transaction or Fintech experience would be advantageous

Experience working with the typical tools used in software development teams, such as Jira ticketing, Confluence/Wikis, and source code management tool from a documentation management point of view

Responsibilities:

Build, test and maintain high quality code that is efficient, easy to maintain, well documented and has a low defect count

Full engagement and participation in Scrum ceremonies, team meetings and technical discussions

Clear and unambiguous user stories, tasks and feedback on tickets

Assist with code reviews for more junior colleagues

Provide support to grads and junior colleagues

Demonstrate autonomy, independent problem-solving and trust within and outside the team

Deal with any unclear requirements and ambiguity and solve problems in an elegant and sustainable manner for the team

Produce clear, concise and comprehensive documentation

Reference Number for this position is GZ60641 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R960k per annum