Job Description

Our client based in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Early Warning Python Application DeveloperKey requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field
• 3+years of experience in backend development using Python, Flask and FastAPI
• Strong experience with Python and Docker development processes and tools
• Familiarity with Docker and Machine Learning concepts and integrations
• Experience with DevOps in Gitlab
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or other relational databases, with focus on GIS data types
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes or other containerization technologies
• Certification in Azure or other cloud platforms

Areas of responsibilities

• Backend Python Development and Extension: design, develop and implement new backend features and functionalities for our core logistics management system
• Enhance and maintain existing backend components ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability
• Ensure Python best practice maintenance and further implementation
• Development of TMS connectors from Enterprise Systems such Salesforce, SAP and others
• Route Optimization: maintain and in time contribute to and integrate advanced algorithms for route optimization to improve delivery efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Collaborate with the data science team to integrate machine learning models and data analytics into backend processes
• Shared GIS and Heuristic Services Integration: develop and maintain backend services to support seamless integration with related services develop in Kotlin and C++
• Ensure interoperability and efficient communication between various backend components and services
• Mobile Field Services Backend: develop robust APIs and backend solutions to support mobile field service operations, including real time tracking, task management and communication
• Exposure to current Field Services React Native application
• Collaboration and communication: work closely with cross functional teams including product management, UX/UI design and QA to deliver high-quality backend software solutions
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback and mentor junior developers to foster a collaborative and learning-oriented environment
• Problem solving and troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve technical issues, bugs and performance bottlenecks in backend systems in a timely manner
• Propose and implement best practices, tools and methodologies to improve the backend development process and product quality
• Cloud compliance and standards: ensure that all backend development activities comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Implement and adhere to best practices to backend software development, including version control, testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Implement and final cloud migration through Kubernetes or Azure Container Apps
• Monitor cloud resources and applications to ensure high availability and reliability

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