Senior Python Developer

DVT is one of the top software development and testing companies on the continent. Our vision is to be South Africa's favourite custom software solutions & services company, with a global footprint.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established developers in the country with the latest technologies. DVT is committed to continuously training our staff and we are very proud of our culture of learning, from internal speaking and training to sponsoring a variety of technical events from DevConf to GDG.

DVT is partnering with an innovative international SaaS business that is transforming how independent food and beverage brands operate and grow online. We are seeking two Senior Full Stack Product Engineers to join a product-focused engineering team responsible for building and scaling a modern SaaS platform that serves businesses across Europe. This is an opportunity to work on a high-impact product, contribute to architectural decisions, and help shape the next generation of the platform as it evolves into a multi-tenant SaaS solution.

Requirements

Software Development (70-80%); Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Django; Develop modern frontend applications using React and TypeScript; Build, enhance, and maintain RESTful APIs; Develop integrations with third-party platforms and services; Optimize platform performance, scalability, and reliability; Contribute to cloud infrastructure and deployment processes; Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams; Product Engineering & Leadership (20-30%); Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy; Design and scale multi-tenant SaaS solutions; Champion engineering best practices and code quality standards; Drive testing strategies including automated testing frameworks; Support CI/CD implementation and continuous improvement; Mentor and coach developers within the engineering team; Identify opportunities for platform innovation and optimization; Required Skills & Experience; Technical Skills; 8+ years software development experience; Strong commercial experience with Python and Django; Strong commercial experience with React and TypeScript; Solid understanding of modern JavaScript development practices; Experience building and scaling SaaS products; Extensive API development and integration experience; Strong PostgreSQL and relational database experience