Job: Software Engineer (Python)

Location: South Africa
Company: Takealot.com – South Africa’s leading online retailer

About the Role

As a Software Engineer (Python), you will develop robust, scalable software solutions for the e-commerce domain. You will help improve existing systems, build new features, and contribute to maintaining a 24/7 operational environment with after-hours support on a rotation basis.

Responsibilities

• Design and build solutions that enhance business processes and customer experience

• Architect and develop high-quality, scalable production code

• Improve testing practices, both functional and non-functional

• Collaborate on architecture proposals and align solutions across teams

• Respond to production issues, alerts, and incidents

• Contribute to engineering best practices and internal documentation

• Implement and maintain REST and RPC APIs in Python

• Liaise with stakeholders to clarify project requirements and progress

• Share knowledge through talks, blogs, and workshops

Skills & Attributes Needed

• Solutions-oriented, positive attitude, and high energy

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, data-driven decision-making

• Ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems into structured solutions

• Good communication, both written and verbal

• Versatile learner and self-starter

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5 to 10 years software development experience

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms)

• Proficient in Python or other strongly typed open source languages (Java, Golang, etc.)

• Experience with RESTful APIs and SQL databases

• Linux development experience

Advantageous Experience

• Microservices architecture

• Agile development

• Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL

• Cache systems (Memcached, Redis)

• Message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

• CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Travis CI)

• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Frontend experience (JavaScript, React, jQuery)

Life @ Takealot Group

• Flexible Total Remuneration Package tailored to you

• Hybrid and fully remote working options

• Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities

• Vibrant culture with social events, staff discounts, birthday leave

• Latest tech setups (Mac/Linux, dual monitors)

• Employee wellness support and free parking

• Tech stack includes Python, ReactJS, Scala, Kubernetes, machine learning, and more