Intermediate Python Developer

SUMMARY:
A dynamic, growth-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Intermediate Python Developer to join its technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs that support critical business applications.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented developer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where performance, reliability, and clean architecture are essential. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality software solutions while contributing to continuous improvement across engineering practices.

The environment is primarily backend-focused, with strong emphasis on API development, database optimisation, and Linux-based systems. The successful candidate should be confident working across the full backend stack, from application logic to database performance and system troubleshooting.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external system integrations
• Work extensively with MySQL databases, including query optimisation and schema design
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues across backend systems and Linux environments
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical decision-making
• Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing within the team
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability across all backend services

• Strong Python development experience with a proven track record of delivering production-grade systems
• Solid experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Strong backend engineering and system architecture understanding (including microservices)
• Hands-on experience with MySQL (minimum 3 years), including performance tuning and schema design
• Strong Linux experience, including troubleshooting and basic shell scripting
• Proficiency in Git and modern version control workflows
• Minimum 5+ years’ software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on Python development
• Strong understanding of backend performance optimisation and scalable system design

• Experience with Docker and containerised application environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong background in backend engineering, APIs, and distributed systems

• Backend, Front-End, and Full Stack Development
• Mobile Development
• Systems and Business Analysis
• Data Engineering and SQL Development
• Cloud Engineering
• DevOps and Platform Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• AI and Machine Learning