Software Engineer (Search)

Takealot Group(4 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$107,661 - $145,332 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is hiring a Software Engineer (Python) to develop and maintain robust e‑commerce software at scale. The role involves building high-quality production code, contributing to architecture and cross-team initiatives, and supporting 24/7 operations on a rotational basis.

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Required Skills

Python
REST APIs
SQL
Linux
Microservices
Docker
Kubernetes
Kafka
Redis
CI/CD

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
Equivalent Practical Experience

About Takealot Group

takealotgroup.com

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