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Lead Python Software Developer

Job description

A fintech company committed to making life simpler and more secure for African communities through innovative financial and technology solutions is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will spearhead new projects, take a leadership role in decision-making, and help develop their core systems. You will collaborate closely with product, operations, and business development teams as they craft and integrate their technology platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead our software team in digital transformation and innovation to drive the company into a future where ‘Software is eating the world’.

  • Provide technical guidance to the team.

  • Manage software development according to specifications and timelines.

  • Oversee overall architecture, hands-on development, and building the team through training, hiring, mentorship, and guidance.

  • Maintain and improve existing solutions.

  • Ensure software is developed to quality standards.

  • Maintain and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Conduct technical investigations.

  • Engage with business representatives to provide information and support decision-making, ensuring the development team meets business requirements accurately and promptly.

  • Focus on utilizing appropriate tools and processes for development, continuously improving them as IT and business requirements evolve.

  • Contribute to application design and technical documentation.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or a related field.

  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a development role using Python.

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership/managerial role.

  • Knowledge and experience with cloud architecture.

  • Knowledge and experience with at least one Python web framework (such as Django or Flask).

  • Knowledge and experience with front-end technologies, including JavaScript frameworks.

  • Knowledge and experience with DevOps automation.

  • Knowledge and experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) implementation.

  • Knowledge and experience with secure coding practices (OWASP).

  • Knowledge and experience with Linux, Nginx, and PostgreSQL.

  • Knowledge and experience applying Scrum/Agile methodologies.



Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]

You can also connect with Daniel on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve
If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working


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Company information

Company
Hire Resolve
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
South Africa
Posted
9 months ago

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