Lead Full Stack Ai, Python Developer

DVT is one of the top software development and testing companies on the continent. With our
hybrid options
, 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 Dev Conf to GDG.

At DVT, we're looking for a Lead Full Stack Python Developer who combines deep technical expertise with a strong consulting mindset.

This role is about much more than writing code. You'll be a trusted advisor to clients, a technical leader within delivery teams, and a key contributor to the growth of DVT's Python competency
. You'll help organisations solve complex business challenges using modern Python platforms, cloud-native architectures, and emerging AI technologies.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Python engineering, experienced in delivering production-ready solutions, and excited by the possibilities of AI, Generative AI, and intelligent systems.

• Lead the design and delivery of modern Python-based solutions
• Partner with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership across project teams
• Mentor and coach developers, helping them grow their careers and technical capabilities
• Build scalable backend platforms, APIs, integrations, and data-driven applications
• Design and implement AI-enabled solutions using modern LLM frameworks and architectures
• Guide architecture decisions, best practices, and engineering standards
• Support pre-sales, technical workshops, and strategic client engagements
• Contribute to the growth of DVT's Python and AI communities

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Strong expertise in Python development
• Extensive experience with Django and Django REST Framework
• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL
• Experience building secure, maintainable, and scalable enterprise applications
• Strong testing practices using PyTest, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing

We are looking for someone who has begun applying AI in real-world environments rather than simply experimenting with prompts.

Experience with:

• Generative AI applications
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI Guardrails and Responsible AI practices
• Vector databases and semantic search
• OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar platforms
• Lang Chain, Llama Index, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent frameworks
• Prompt engineering and evaluation strategies
• AI solution architecture and governance

We are not looking for a frontend specialist, but successful candidates should be comfortable working across the full stack.

Experience with some of the following:

• React
• Angular
• Vue.js
• Type Script
• Modern JavaScript frameworks
• Frontend API integration and state management

Experience with some of the following:

• Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Containerisation using Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code
• Microservices and event-driven architectures
• Git and modern development workflows
• Monitoring and observability platforms

This is what will differentiate great candidates…