Job Description

Our client based in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Vantage Backend Software ArchitectKey requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, analytical mind and problem solving aptitude
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others in a positive way
• Ambitious and hungry to drive growth within the organization
• 3+ years of experience in Backend development, using Python, Flask and FastAPI
• Strong experience of Python and Docker development processes and tools
• Experience with DevOps in Gitlab
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or other relational databases with focus on GIS data types
• Ability to foresee potential issues in backend
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes or other containerization technologies
• Experience with front-end technologies like React
• Certification in Azure or other cloud platforms

Key responsibility

• Backend Python Development and Extension: design, develop and implement new backend features and functionalities for our core logistics management systems
• Enhance and maintain existing backend components, ensuring high performance, scalability and reliability
• Ensure Python best practice maintenance and further implementation and further implementation
• Development of TMS connectors from enterprise systems such as 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 developed 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 services operations, including real-time tracking, task management and communication
• Ensure seamless integration of mobile solutions with the core backend system
• Exposure to current field services React Native application
• Documentation and reporting: maintain comprehensive documentation for all backend code, APIs, and system architectures
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges and next steps
• Cloud, compliance and standards: ensure that all backend development activities comply with industry standards, company policies and regulatory requirements
• Security: implement robust security measures to protect data and ensure the integrity of the backend systems

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