Our client in Johannesburg Northis looking for 2 Senior Developers with the following skillset: Python, SQL, XML, JSON, WebServices, Google cloud technologies. This is for a 12 months' contractResponsibilities:

Design and/ or maintainsolution architecture
Training and mentoring junior developers. Includes code review.
Create and implement backend and frontend components and services
Come up withsolutions which account for scalability and optimize performance for a multitenant solution
Develop very high-quality production ready code in an agile environment using test baseddevelopment methodology
Work closely with the product team to build new features andinfrastructure requirements
Understanding requirements and following code standards
Estimate time taken for that requirement
Identify best practices in development (strictgovernance enforced)
Provide input to the Business Analyst regarding the quality andaccuracy of specifications in terms of development requirements
Fix bugs with minimalreturn from Testers
Develop and test across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices,including smartphones and tablets.
Standards-compliant code
Unit and functionaltesting

 
Qualifications required:

Computer science /information technology degree - preference will be given to candidates with honours and masters
Certification(s): Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Qualified Developer preferred, alternativelyGoogle Cloud Certified Architect or Google Cloud Certified Data Engineer
Other suitablePython or related IT development qualification

 
Skills required:

5 years' experience creating / sustaining commercial open source systems and experience inworking with the following:
Strong software development experience in many of the followingtechnologies: Python, SQL, XML, JSON, Web Services, Google cloud technologies
PostgreSQL orMySQL
REST API / or similar experience
Google Cloud experience
Implementing security architecture and coding against a standard such as OWASP.
Formalprojects using tools such as TFS to manage a project end-to-end from backlog through to releasemanagement.
Source Control Management Tools (GitHub)
Deployment Tools(Jenkins)
Data analytics and machine learning experience will be a massive advantage
Experienced in roles conducting requirements gathering, design, and hands-on development
Experienced with large scale, cutting edge cloud application development
Stronganalytical and problem solving skills with ability to develop cutting edge solutions
Excellent communication skills
Experience with Agile software development andSCRUM
Ability to work under pressure and manage client expectations effectively