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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Senior Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Pretoria
  • Posted 25 Nov 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2628207 - Ref 878000013816191
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About the position

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our Impact Platform team. The role requires expertise in API and ETL development, AWS cloud technologies, and data-driven programming. You will work on complex projects, develop scalable solutions, and collaborate with global teams to deliver cutting-edge applications and features.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage development projects and processes


  • Develop in data-driven programming languages such as Python and big data pipelines (ETL, SQL, Spark)


  • Develop APIs that trigger system-wide effects for BMW systems


  • Apply best practices in software development tools and techniques


  • Assist business teams with POCs and business value calculations from a developer perspective


  • Collaborate with global partners (including Munich) on application and feature development


  • Conduct system testing, parallel runs, and system implementation


  • Participate in system audits and quality assurance


  • Propose, review, and present system design solutions to IT Project Managers, leaders, or system owners


  • Develop solutions aligned with quality and delivery requirements


  • Prepare system/technical documentation according to ISO standards


  • Set up test cases, test processes, and test automation


  • Execute tests, ensure quality of work, and report results in Xray



RequirementsEssential Skills & Requirements:
  • Expertise in API and ETL development


  • Proficient in Git development, branching strategies, and development approaches


  • Experience in CI/CD pipeline development using CodeBuild and GitHub Actions


  • Strong knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD), unit testing, functional testing, and code coverage


  • Experience with test automation (e.g., Playwright)


  • Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment experience


  • PySpark pipeline development


  • Knowledge of structured and unstructured databases


  • Experience using AWS S3 Storage with Iceberg Tables and AWS Data Pipelines


  • Linux scripting and environment management


  • Proficient in AWS development and programming languages (Python preferred, Java or SQL)


  • Ability to perform additional responsibilities assigned under the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter



Advantageous Skills:
  • Data and API mining


  • Knowledge of security best practices


  • Advanced system monitoring and alerting pipeline setup


  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms


  • Experience integrating multiple technologies


  • Agile story and EPIC refinement and planning


  • Solution architecture skills for business applications


  • Experience with ODBC, file syncs, pre-commit hooks, coding standards (PEP8), and GitHub Copilot


  • Docker container creation and usage


  • Familiarity with data streaming services such as Apache Kafka


  • Coordination between development and support environments


  • Risk identification and management


  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodologies


  • Data analysis and ITSM knowledge


  • User support ticket management


  • MS Teams and Microsoft Office suite proficiency


  • Knowledge of Palantir Foundry and Frontend BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlikview)





Qualifications & Experience:
  • Relevant IT or Engineering degree


  • 3+ years’ experience in Python (decorators, advanced class manipulation, dependency injection)


  • 3+ years’ experience in AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, Fargate, EMR, Glue, Athena, IAM)


  • 3+ years’ software development experience


  • 3+ years’ SQL experience (advantageous)


  • AWS Certified Developer Associate or Solutions Architect (advantageous)




Desired Skills:

  • API & ETL Development
  • GitHub
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Terraform & IAC Deployment

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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