Posted on: 12 December 2023
ID 895122

Python Developer (Intermediate to Senior))

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Santam has a career opportunity for an intermediate Python Developer in the Digital environment with a specific focus on developing new applications and features, writing unit tests, and who will be based in Gauteng or Cape Town

We are looking for an experienced Python developer familiar with advanced programming techniques and passionate about building software applications which enable our people to provide great experiences to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Code for the creation of new and maintenance of existing applications.
  • Collaboration with Product Owners, SCRUM Masters and team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects using the prescribed Agile way of working.
  • Assist in the analysis and design of solutions under the guidance and consultation of a Solutions Architect.
  • Produce development estimates which contribute to overall delivery estimates.
  • Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with established standards.
  • Perform and participate in code reviews.
  • Develop and fix support issues.
  • Provide guidance and mentor support to Junior and Trainee development team members
  • Provide regular feedback on project and support work to help contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.
  • Participate in quality assurance, user acceptance testing as well as demos and training of new solutions
  • Comply with company policies and procedures, standards and methodologies
  • Stay current on industry practices and trends in the short term insurance and digital environments and contribute innovative ideas for the use of technology and improvement of processes
Qualifications And Experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Python Developer with solid experience in backend development and data processing tasks including use of the Pandas and Numpy libraries
  • Relational databases / NoSQL Databases
  • RESTful APIs
  • Data Visualisation with Matplotlib (advantageous)
  • Django, Flask (advantageous)
  • VS Code / PyCharm
  • Git / Source Control
  • Experience in testing and creating unit tests
  • Experience in working with agile Teams and successfully delivering agile based software projects.
COMPETENCIES
  • Client focus
  • Accountability And Execution
  • Adaptability / Flexibility
  • Problem Solving
  • Quality Focus
  • Enabling innovation
  • Emotional intelligence
Additional Competencies And Skills
  • Ability to work at the conceptual as well as detailed level and paying attention to detail in context of the project scope and strategic alignment
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal, in business and technical terms, appropriately designed for the target audience
  • Effective relationship building skills and ability liaise with stakeholders at all levels, internal and external
  • High confidence, self-driven, motivated individual who can remain calm and focused under pressure and who is passionate about technology
  • Ability to effectively deal with conflict situations and complexity whilst remaining organized and adaptable in a complex, fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Ability to plan, organize and manage own workload and timelines aligned to project plans
  • Team player with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  • Learning orientation to gain business and system domain knowledge and stay aligned with latest trends in business analysis and information technology
About The Company

Santam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply
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