Senior Python Engineer at Salt South Africa

Overview

• A Senior Software Engineer is needed to help build and scale a high-performance platform in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• This role is ideal for a full-stack engineer who enjoys working across systems, takes ownership, and thrives in a collaborative, agile team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable platform features
• Work across backend, frontend, and infrastructure
• Contribute to architecture, testing, and system improvements
• Develop APIs, integrations, and user-facing applications
• Ensure performance, reliability, and observability
• Collaborate closely with a small, fast-moving team
• Take ownership of projects end-to-end

Key Skills
Technical

• Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks)
• JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js or similar)
• Cloud platforms (Google Cloud or equivalent)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Databases & database management
• CI/CD and test automation

Engineering Strengths

• Full-stack development experience
• Strong system design and architecture skills
• Experience building and scaling technical platforms
• Ability to handle complex, high-volume systems

Experience

• 5+ years software engineering experience
• Experience delivering products end-to-end
• Background in fintech, SaaS, or similar environments (advantageous)
• Experience in startup or fast-paced environments preferred