Senior Python Engineer
Boardroom AppointmentsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Python Engineer to lead the planning, development, and deployment of complex software applications using Python. The ideal candidate will have a strong emphasis on Python, Azure cloud services, Docker, and Kubernetes, as well as experience with Agile development methodologies and Git.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Python.
- Proven expertise in Azure cloud services and managing cloud infrastructure.
- Required experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) is a plus.
- Proficient in using Git for version control and familiar with Agile development methodologies.