Senior Python Developer

We are seeking intermediate and senior full-stack python engineers to support the creation of a web based B2B SME financing platform utilizing Flask and to a lessor extent FastApi

This is for an international client with HQ's in Mauritius, who is offering software as a service to international banks in the UK and Philippines. The role is fully remote, and there is potential for international relocation to the UK at a later stage. The main requirement for these roles is hands-on code production experience utilizing above-mentioned tech

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with front-end developers to design and develop APIs for web applications

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using Python

Integrate with third-party APIs and services

Work with databases and write complex SQL queries

Troubleshoot and debug issues in the existing codebase

Implement security and data protection measures, following industry best practices

Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing, ensuring adherence to best coding practices

Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the quality of the application

Requirements:

5 years+ experience in Python programming language and developing backend applications

Hands-on experience with FastAPI or other Python web frameworks such as Flask or Django

Experience in working with databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL

Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with third-party services

Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms

Experience in using version control systems such as Git

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Role requires South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Originally posted on Himalayas