87 Python jobs in Cape Town

• Design and build scalable back-end services using FastAPI and Python
• Integrate with global payment processors (e.g., Stripe, ACH, and mobile money)
• Own features like payment links, hosted pages, ledgers, and payouts
• Collaborate on architecture for multi-tenant, multi-currency systems
• Contribute to secure, PCI-aware workflows and infrastructure decisions

• Minimum 4 years experience building production back-end systems
• Strong Python skills (FastAPI or similar frameworks preferred)
• Experience with PostgreSQL and ORMs like SQLAlchemy
• Comfortable with async programming, API design, and third-party integrations
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Bonus Skills:
  • Experience in payments or fintech
  • Understanding of PCI compliance
  • Start-up or small team experience
  • Familiarity with Pulumi, Docker, and AWS

• • Python Developer
    Cape Town | R50 000 - R70 000

    About Our Client
    Our client is a fast-growing technology company transforming the healthcare space by connecting patients, providers, and partners through seamless digital platforms. With a mission to simplify healthcare access, they focus on building scalable, secure, and user-friendly systems that handle high traffic and sensitive data. They operate with a collaborative, product-driven culture where engineers take ownership and directly impact real-world patient experiences. Their environment encourages innovation, continuous learning, and applying best practices in engineering and data security.

    The Role: Python Developer
    You will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying back-end services that power critical functions such as bookings, payments, notifications, and integrations with healthcare partners. The role requires end-to-end ownership of services across the full SDLC, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with security and privacy standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, build and deploy Python back-end services for bookings, search, payments, and notifications

    • Own services across the full SDLC: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, observability

    • Integrate with external partners including practice-management systems, pharmacy/insurer platforms, and communications providers

    • Optimise performance and reliability for high-traffic flows

    • Write robust automated tests, participate in code reviews, and support continuous delivery

    • Ensure compliance with POPIA and data security best practices

    • Contribute to technical design, documentation, and engineering standards

    • Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call rotations

    About You

    • 3-6+ years of professional experience building production web services with Python

    • Strong experience with Django or Flask

    • Solid database knowledge including schema design, migrations, and performance tuning

    • Skilled at designing and consuming APIs with understanding of idempotency, pagination, and versioning

    • Hands-on with cloud-native deployment (AWS preferred) and containerisation (Docker)

    • Strong focus on security (authN/authZ, secrets management, data privacy)

    • Familiar with monitoring, logging, and performance profiling tools

    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, thrives in an agile environment

    • Nice to have: experience in healthcare, fintech, or high-volume transactional systems; exposure to event-driven architectures, front-end (React/TypeScript), or observability tools

Environment

Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Python. They should thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and be eager to embrace the challenges and growth opportunities offered by our client. Ideally a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using Python.
• Lead and execute migration projects ensuring seamless transitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure solutions remain cutting-edge.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and innovative team culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with Python in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly pressurized environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing requirements.