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Software Engineer (Python)

2 hours, 10 minutes ago
South Africa
Full-time
Senior
Software Engineer
Software Development
Agile AWS Azure Docker GCP GitHub Go Java JavaScript Jenkins jQuery Kafka Kotlin Kubernetes Linux Machine Learning Memcached Microservices MySQL PostgreSQL Python RabbitMQ React Redis REST API Scala SQL SQL Server Swift Travis CI
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Takealot Group

Takealot Group

We are the Takealot Group. Driven by people, powered by tech. We are the largest customer-centric online shopping destination in Africa.

Internet Software & Services
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Description

  • Design and build solutions that support business users and improve customer experience.
  • Architect and implement complex, scalable software solutions with engineering teams.
  • Develop robust production code, REST/RPC APIs, and automation tests using Python.
  • Improve functional and non-functional testing practices and engineering processes.
  • Participate in architecture proposals and help align technical architecture across the organisation.
  • Respond to production bugs, alerts, and incidents, including rotational after-hours support.
  • Investigate and resolve issues affecting multiple teams or systems.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on project requirements and progress.
  • Share knowledge through documentation, blog posts, technical talks, and workshops.
  • Identify technology risks and opportunities and contribute to engineering decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5–10 years of software development experience for the senior role.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
  • Experience writing robust, efficient production code.
  • Proficiency in Python or another strongly typed open-source language such as Java or Golang.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, web services, SQL databases, and Linux environments.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, quantitative, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to structure ambiguous problems and communicate ideas clearly in writing and verbally.
  • Experience with microservices and Agile environments (preferred).
  • Familiarity with MySQL/PostgreSQL/MS SQL, Redis or Memcached, Kafka or RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, CI tools, cloud platforms, and JavaScript frameworks (preferred).

Benefits

  • Flexible, market-related total remuneration package.
  • Fully remote work with optional office access.
  • Mentorship and access to Naspers Tech Community resources.
  • Free online learning through MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and other platforms.
  • Staff discounts on Takealot subscriptions and products.
  • Birthday leave, regular social events, and free parking.
  • Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance.
  • Choice of Mac or Linux equipment with modern technology tools.

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