Senior Python Developer
BigTalent · Cape Town, WC, South Africa · Remote
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We are seeking intermediate and senior full-stack python engineers to support the creation of a web based B2B SME financing platform utilizing Flask and to a lessor extent FastApi
This is for an international client with HQ's in Mauritius, who is offering software as a service to international banks in the UK and Philippines. The role is fully remote, and there is potential for international relocation to the UK at a later stage. The main requirement for these roles is hands-on code production experience utilizing above-mentioned tech
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with front-end developers to design and develop APIs for web applications
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python
Integrate with third-party APIs and services
Work with databases and write complex SQL queries
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the existing codebase
Implement security and data protection measures, following industry best practices
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing, ensuring adherence to best coding practices
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the quality of the application
Requirements:
5 years+ experience in Python programming language and developing backend applications
Hands-on experience with FastAPI or other Python web frameworks such as Flask or Django
Experience in working with databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with third-party services
Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms
Experience in using version control systems such as Git
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Role requires South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency