Back End Developer; Python

About the Role

You have a strong programming background? You feel at home designing back‑end systems and scalable architectures? You write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code with attention to detail?

Join Elixirr Digital as a Back End Developer (Python) and shape the future of innovative, data‑driven solutions!

As a Back End Developer (Python), you’ll be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing high‑performance applications, APIs, and services that power robust and scalable platforms. You’ll solve complex engineering challenges, design efficient system integrations, and ensure best practices in code quality and testing. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to driving technical excellence across projects.

Location:

onsite in Cape Town or Johannesburg (employment contract).

• Proposing and designing software solutions to address complex business needs
• Integration of data storage solutions
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior colleagues
• Preparing technical and procedural documentation
• Applying modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and implement new features that enhance project functionality

• Expert in Python
• Experience with APIs and FastAPI, including integrations with third‑party tools
• Knowledge of No
  
  SQL and relational databases
• Working knowledge of Azure SDK for Python (azure‑identity, azure‑data‑tables, azure‑keyvault‑secrets)
• Experience with model deployment: containers, microservices, and serverless functions
• Understanding of Kubernetes concepts (architecture and design)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git)

• Knowledge of JavaScript, Type Script, Angular or React
• Experience integrating with third‑party payment APIs (Moneris, Stripe, Adyen, Pay Pal)

• Passionate about technology
  . Anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical problems using a variety of specialized tools for application development and support.
• Independent
  . Self‑motivated and ambitious, capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Problem‑solver
  . Think creatively and find solutions to complex challenges.
• Creative and outside‑the‑box thinker
  . Look beyond blog posts and whitepapers, competitions, and state‑of‑the‑art benchmarks to solve real‑world problems.
• Communicator
  . Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for effective collaboration and timely delivery of results within the team.
• Proficient in English
  . Fluent in English, written and spoken, as required for a global environment.

• Performance bonus
• Employee Stock Options Grant
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive compensation

• Health benefits plan
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan

• Modern equipment
• Big clients and interesting projects
• Cutting‑edge technologies

• Growth and development opportunities
• Internal LMS & knowledge hubs