Backend Developer (Python)

Talented Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description


SUMMARY:
Join a Dynamic Marketing Company as a Backend Developer!

We’re looking for a talented Backend Developer to take charge of maintaining, enhancing, and building Python-based APIs and backend systems. This is a hybrid position based in Somerset West.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain existing Python-based APIs: Maintain and update existing Python APIs Prioritise and address bugs and features Liaises with internal stakeholders on requirements and specifications for fixes and features Liaise with dev ops for release and deployment on Linux servers Troubleshoot and debug production issues related to APIs Documentation: Write and maintain internal documentation for APIs and other systems for which you are responsible Liaise internally with marketing and media teams who produce documentation and marketing material for clients Develop new web APIs: Participate in development of any new required web frontends Liaise internally to scope work and assist in architecture design Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements Requirements: 4+ years Python experience 3+ years database experience 6+ years of programming experience Skills and Technologies: Python 3 Databases Security experience Linux experience PostgreSQL Networking fundamentals SQLAlchemy Flask Uwsgi Nginx Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refer to our website, , where all our active vacancies are advertised. IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer \"personal information\" shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (\"POPIA\").

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Posted15 October 2026
Closing Date14 November 2026
Talented Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape

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