{"id":63384,"date":"2025-11-02T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elixirr.com\/en-gb\/job-openings\/senior-back-end-developer-python\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:32:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:32:49","slug":"senior-back-end-developer-python","status":"publish","type":"vacancies","link":"https:\/\/www.elixirr.com\/en-gb\/job-openings\/senior-back-end-developer-python\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Back End Developer (Python)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\">You have a strong programming background? You feel at home designing back-end systems and scalable architectures? 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You\u2019ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, mentor junior developers, and contribute to driving technical excellence across projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">At<strong>&nbsp;Elixirr Digital<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to work with advanced tools, grow alongside a team of talented professionals, and make a lasting impact in diverse industries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"text-align: left\">Candidates applying for employment contract kindly note this position is a onsite working opportunity from our locations in <strong>Cape Town<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-align: left\">or <strong>Johannesburg<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>What you will be doing as&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"text-align: left\">Back End Developer (Python)<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;at Elixirr Digital?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\" type=\"disc\">\n<li>Proposing and designing software solutions to address complex business needs<\/li>\n<li>Integration of data storage solutions<\/li>\n<li>Providing technical guidance and support to junior colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Preparing technical and procedural documentation<\/li>\n<li>Applying modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new features that enhance project functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Competencies and skillset we expect you to have to successfully perform your job:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Expert in Python<\/li>\n<li>Experience with APIs and FastAPI, including integrations with third-party tools<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with AWS platform (Lambda, S3. 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And while you\u2019re building great things, we\u2019re here to support you.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: left\">Compensation &amp; Equity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Performance bonus<\/li>\n<li>Employee Stock Options Grant<\/li>\n<li>Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)<\/li>\n<li>Competitive compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: left\">Health &amp; Wellbeing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Health benefits plan<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working hours<\/li>\n<li>Pension plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: left\">Projects &amp; Tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Modern equipment<\/li>\n<li>Big clients and interesting projects<\/li>\n<li>Cutting-edge technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: left\">Learning &amp; Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\n<li>Growth and development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Internal LMS &amp; knowledge hubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We don\u2019t just offer a job &#8211; we create space for you to grow, thrive, and be recognized.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong style=\"text-align: center\">Intrigued?\u202fApply now!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have a strong programming background? 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