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# Python Engineer - Johannesburg

- **Company:** OfferZen
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Vue.js, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.engineering.jobs/nl/vacature/python-engineer-johannesburg-7943917

## About the Role

AngularJS, Network, JavaScript, React.js, Python, Support, Testing

## Description

Requirements

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### Must have:

### - This role is fully remote. You can work from anywhere in South Africa. - 4+ years of relevant experience - Proficient coding in Python, with excellent knowledge of frameworks like Django/Flask - Experience in microservices architecture and RESTful API services - Experience working in an English-speaking environment - Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills - Ability to optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability - Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests - Experience with data migration, transformation, and scripting - Basic understanding of frontend JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, and Vue is a plus - Knowledge of CI/CD practices is a plus - Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and GCP is a plus

Responsibilities:

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 - Develop and support software, including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements - Collaborate with frontend developers in integrating user-facing elements
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Company:

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We are OfferZen, a developer jobs marketplace that reverses the job search process and connects developers with a vast network of top tech companies eager to interview you directly. We provide upfront information about the tech stack, role, and salary so you can make informed decisions aligned with your preferences and career goals. Our process includes a free profile sign-up, visibility to more than 2000 hiring companies, direct interview opportunities, and support from a personal talent advisor with salary benchmarks, interview preparation, and job offers. This role is for a Python Engineer based in Johannesburg and is fully remote across South Africa.

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