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