AWS Python Developer at OpenSource Intelligent Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Join Us as a Python & AWS Software Engineer (Expert) 

• Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge with a 3-year renewable contract? We're seeking an expert Python & AWS Software Engineer who thrives in a hybrid work environment, split between Menlyn and Midrand. If you’re passionate about building cutting-edge solutions and collaborating with a dynamic global team, this is the role for you!

Your Essential Skills:

• Expertise in API and ETL development 
• Git development branching strategies and development approaches
• CI/CD pipeline development using Code Build and Github Actions
• Test driven development, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Code Coverage
• Terraform and IAC deployments; PySpark pipeline development
• Knowledge of multiple database types such as structured and unstructured databases
• Linux scripting and environment usage
• AWS Development Skills and proficient in programming (Python(preferred) or Java or SQL)
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Your Advantageous Skills:

• Data and API Mining
• Knowledge on Security best practices
• Advanced monitoring of systems, when to create alerts and setting up alerting pipelines.
• Be comfortable with Data Structures and Algorithms
• Understanding of integration between different technologies
• Able to refine and plan stories and EPICs
• Architecting solutions to business solutions
• Experience with ODBC and file syncs
• Experience with pre-commit hooks and coding standards i.e. clean coding standards and PEP8
• Github copilot
• Docker container creation and usage
• Familiar with data streaming services such as Apache Kafka
• Coordination between development and support environments
• Assist with identification and management of risks.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence and Agile methodologies 
• Data Analysis
• ITSM knowledge
• User support ticket management
• MS Teams and the Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of Palantir Foundry would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Frontend BI Tools would be an advantage (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlikview)

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Relevant IT/Engineering Degree.
• 7+ years in Python, with advanced class manipulation, decorators, dependency injection, etc.
• 7+ years in AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, Fargate, EMR, Glue, Athena, IAM, etc.).
• 7+ years in software development.
• AWS Certified Developer Associate/Solutions Architect is a plus.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage complex projects and processes with precision.
• Develop in data-driven languages like Python, Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark, and more.
• Create APIs that drive significant impact across large systems.
• Work with the latest software development tools and techniques to build innovative application solutions.
• Collaborate with business teams on POCs and value calculations from a developer’s perspective.
• Partner with our Munich team for development and operations of applications and features.
• Engage in system testing, implementation, audits, and quality assurance.
• Design systems, evaluate alternatives, and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation aligned with ISO standards.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a cutting-edge global IT system landscape.
• Flexible work hours: 1960 hours in a 12-month period.
• High work-life balance with remote/on-site work flexibility.
• Affordable group vehicle promotions (buying or leasing options).
• A highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment.
• Modern, state-of-the-art offices.
• Dynamic global team collaboration.
• Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology.