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Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - Automation

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Description

A senior, full-stack automation engineering role focused on building internal software to streamline key business processes. The engineer will own solutions end-to-end, from back-end code and databases to cloud infrastructure and user-facing tools, with the goal of elevating colleague productivity. The role emphasizes high-quality, reliable code and aligns with the company's core values of Velocity, Outcomes, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build robust automation tools and software systems using Python
  • Perform full-stack development across back-end, front-end, database, and UX
  • Be involved in all stages of development: architectural design, implementation, and deployment
  • Manage code via GitHub and deploy/manage applications on AWS
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test suites
  • Integrate with external APIs and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver straightforward solutions

Qualifications

  • Core Technical Expertise:
  • Python Expertise: Strong professional experience in back-end development with Python (or similar languages like PHP, Perl, Ruby)
  • Database Management: Hands-on experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL
  • Cloud Computing: Practical experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Version Control: Proficient in using git (GitHub) and CI/CD practices
  • Additional Skills (Advantageous):
  • Experience with containerization (Docker/Podman)
  • Experience building internal tools using low-code/no-code platforms like Retool
  • Professional Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive test suites
  • Proficiency in reading external API documentation and writing conformant integration code
  • Strong collaboration skills to translate stakeholder needs into well-designed solutions

Application instructions:

  • Apply now!

Hiring organization

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Zepz

Employment Type: job

Job Location: Fully Remote within South Africa

Base Salary: Market related

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