Principal Full Stack Developer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in Django, React, Flask, Airflow, MinIO, Redis, Celery, Kubernetes, Rancher, Jenkins, GitHub, and Ant Design.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing complex programs and web applications.

Job Description

• Developing back-end applications with Django and Flask
• Designing and implementing efficient REST APIs using Django REST framework
• Implementing data flow management using Apache Airflow
• Managing data storage with MinIO and caching systems with Redis
• Implementing task automation and messaging systems with Celery
• Developing front-end website architecture using React.js and Ant Design
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Ensuring responsive application design and performance across various platforms and devices
• Testing software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency, creating and implementing testing tools and frameworks
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading software
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support
• Implementing release management using Jenkins for continuous integration/continuous delivery
• Designing and developing cloud-native applications, managing their lifecycle using Kubernetes and Rancher
• Proficiently using GitHub for version control, code review, and collaborative development

Skills:

• Proficient in Python, with comprehensive knowledge of Django and Flask web frameworks
• Strong experience with Django REST Framework
• Advanced knowledge of React.js, its core principles, and hands-on experience with Ant Design
• Proficiency with JavaScript and front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Familiarity with server-side templating languages such as Jinja 2
• Deep understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, etc.)
• Experience with Apache Airflow for data workflow management
• Familiarity with MinIO for object storage and Redis for caching
• Proficiency with Celery for asynchronous task queues/job queues
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Strong unit testing and debugging skills
• Expertise in using GitHub for code versioning and collaborative development
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins
• Proficiency with container orchestration tools, specifically Kubernetes and Rancher
• Experience with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of other JavaScript frameworks/libraries like Vue.js or Angular
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

End Date: June 19, 2025