Senior Python Back-End Engineer

Old Mutual Limited

Serverless Backend Engineer responsible for building serverless solutions at Old Mutual. Collaborating in an agile environment, mentoring junior engineers, and reporting using JIRA and Confluence.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Back-end Development with a strong focus on AWS components, Python programming, and automation tools. Capable of mentoring junior engineers while collaborating effectively in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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Back-End DevelopmentAWS ComponentsPython 3.9TerraformRest API Integrations

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Hard Skills

Clean Code ProductionCode ReviewDebuggingSoftware Development LifecycleOperational Feasibility AssessmentAutomation ScriptingPOC Solutions DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesApache Velocity LanguageKnowledge of OpenAPI

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWS API GatewayGitHub ActionsDockerDocker ComposeMakefileJIRAConfluencePytest

Certifications & Qualifications

NQF Level 7 DegreeAdvanced DiplomaPostgraduate Certificate

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentZero DowntimeSystems Flow AnalysisData Usage StudyWork Process Investigation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSDockerDynamoDBPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build solutions from requirements received from product owner
Work in agile environment
Build POC solutions and demonstrate/present
Maintain a stable server with zero downtime
Develop tools and applications by producing clean code
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Review and debug code
Develop software solutions by studying information needs
Confer with users
Study systems flow, data usage and work processes
Investigate problem areas
Follow the software development lifecycle
Determine operational feasibility
Mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create new products
Report on their work using agile tools such as JIRA
Elaborate and document work in Confluence
Be communicative and proactive

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Back-end developer
AWS components such as Lambda, SQS, Dynamo DB
AWS API Gateway
Terraform
Python 3.9
Pytest
Knowledge of Rest API integrations
Openapi, swagger
GitHub actions for CI CD
Docker and Docker compose
Makefile
Apache velocity language
Education NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities