Senior Python Developer

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Hiring Remotely in Nairobi, KEN
In-Office or Remote
300-400 Hourly
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Software • Business Intelligence
Transforming businesses with innovative custom software development, AI and data engineering services.
The Role

DVT is one of the top software development and testing companies on the continent. Our vision is to be South Africa's favourite custom software solutions & services company, with a global footprint.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established developers in the country with the latest technologies. DVT is committed to continuously training our staff and we are very proud of our culture of learning, from internal speaking and training to sponsoring a variety of technical events from DevConf to GDG.

We are looking for experienced Python developers to join our engineering team and help us create dynamic software applications for our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for writing and testing scalable code, developing back-end components, and integrating user-facing elements in collaboration with front-end developers.

To be successful as a Python developer, you should possess in-depth knowledge of object-relational mapping, experience with server-side logic, and above-average knowledge of Python programming. Ultimately, a top-class Python developer is able to design highly responsive web-applications that perfectly meet the needs of the client.

Python Frameworks

  • Expertise in FastAPI framework

  • Minimum of 5 years of Python Backend Development

Asynchronous Processing and Messaging

  • Experience with Celery and message brokers such as RabbitMQ.

  • Understanding of MQTT protocols for lightweight messaging.

Database Management

  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB.

  • Knowledge of Redis for caching and in-memory data storage.

  • Experience with Python ORMs like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.

Microservices Architecture

  • Familiarity with designing and implementing Python-based microservices.

  • Knowledge of API development and integration, including RESTful APIs.

Testing and QA

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks like Pytest or Unittest.

  • Familiarity with integration and end-to-end (E2E) testing practices.

4 month contract

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The Company
689 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Custom Software, AI and Data Engineering services. Global Scale. Local Engagement. DVT is a proudly South African founded and operated technology services provider. As a BEE level 2 company, we are a committed local partner to South African clients, providing experienced software technology teams or staff to build, enhance or maintain your AI, data and software solutions.

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