Senior Developer (Python / R - Datafin IT Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape 11 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Senior Developer (Python / R
Datafin IT Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Date Created : 11 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
- Design, develop, and maintain software systems using modern programming languages and tools.
- Provide IT support for applications and infrastructure within the organization.
- Transform and visualize tabular data for business insights.
- Leverage strong SQL skills to optimize database performance and manage data.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand and implement financial services applications, portfolio tax administration, and investment accounting data.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Utilize key technologies such as Python, R, Delta Lake, Apache Arrow, and Spark to deliver high-performance solutions.
- Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm to manage containerized applications.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Perform administrative tasks related to Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.
- Manage Azure resources through PowerShell, focusing on cost optimization and virtual network setup.
- Self-manage tasks with minimal supervision and maintain a self-driven attitude.
- Continuously learn and adapt to new business domains, particularly financial services.
- Education:
- Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering.
- Experience:
- 6+ years of recent hands-on experience in software development and IT support.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong SQL skills, including Azure SQL Database, Spark, and Duck DB.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R.
- Familiarity with Delta Lake, Apache Arrow, and Spark.
- Cloud & Infrastructure Skills:
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized applications.
- Knowledge of CI/CD processes using Azure DevOps.
- Microsoft 365 administration and cloud platform management (Azure).
- Desired Skills & Bonus Knowledge
- Data Engineering:
- Proficient in transforming and visualizing large tabular data sets.
- Financial Services Domain:
- Willingness to learn about financial services, portfolio tax administration, and investment accounting data.
- Cloud Platforms:
- Resource management and deployment in Azure using PowerShell.
- Azure cost optimization and virtual network setup/configuration.
- Microsoft 365 Ecosystem:
- MS 365 admin duties, including Exchange Online management.
- Self-Driven: Ability to self-manage and drive projects with minimal oversight.
- Continuous Learning: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new business domains and technologies.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and clients.
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