Job Description

Job description
PumpPay is looking to recruit a Python/Django Developer to expand it's team in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance core applications using Python and Django.
• Develop RESTl APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers, architects and front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Ensure application security best practices are implemented.
• Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in code reviews and team meetings.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in Django development.

• Proven experience as a Python Django Developer (minimum 3 years).
• Strong knowledge of Django, Django REST Framework, and Python.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React/Vue/Angular) is a plus.
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORM technologies.
• Experience working with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Docker a must.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git Actions).
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Development is on Linux and a working knowledge of Linux is required.