Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer)

About the position

Web Developer (Full Stack Python Django Developer) - Hybrid position

Excellent opportunity with highly reputable financial services firm!

About the job:
This new vacancy has been created within our client's IT Development team based at their Cape Town office. The role is responsible for the development of web applications, using Django Web Framework. The role includes assisting the team to replace some of their core legacy systems, whilst also building new applications to improve business operations, and client experience. Role is ideally suited to experienced applicants with at least 3 years experience in full stack web application development, 1 year of which should be using Python.

Key responsibilities include:

• Write clean, reliable and testable application code based off specifications
• Implement best practices with regards to code style and maintainability
• Supplement feature development with unit and integration tests
• Troubleshoot, debug and improve existing software where required
• Participate in code review of merge requests from other developers
• Maintain technical documentation on functionality and code written
• Participate in stand-up meetings and contribute timeously to sprint commitments, as allocated and agreed
• Learn and work with latest technologies
• Learn more about the business and requirements in order to implement appropriate technology for business transformation

Key requirements for applicants:

• At least 3 years experience in full-stack web application development
• Experience working with SQL databases and large amounts of data
• Experience in working on commercial, production applications
• Proficiency with Python and Django in particular
• Experience with JavaScript as a frontend language
• Required Skills: Python (min of 1 year); Django Web Framework ; SQL; HTML, CSS; JavaScript
• Ability to work independently, Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Market related package on offer for experienced candidates (minimum 3 years experience).

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• At least 3 years experience in full-stack web application development
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Proficient in Python and Django
• Required Skills: Python (min of 1 year)
• Django Web Framework
• SQL
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript