Software Engineer (Python)

Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is seeking a talented Software Engineer (Python) to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment with a focus on e-commerce.

As a Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing robust software solutions, implementing best practices, and participating in the creation of new features. You'll work alongside industry leaders, allowing you to upskill rapidly and grow your career within the Takealot Group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building solutions to improve customer experience
• Architecting solutions with your team
• Keeping up-to-date with technology trends
• Solving complex challenges at scale
• Driving excellence to foster a world-class engineering team

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-5 years of experience for an intermediate position, or 5-10+ years for a senior role
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Linux environments
• Experience with SQL databases, and ideally with technologies like MySQL, Redis, Kafka, Docker, and AWS

Takealot offers a flexible, market-related remuneration package, a hybrid working model, and numerous benefits including staff discounts, birthday leave, and access to learning resources. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the exciting world of e-commerce.