Python SaaS Lead Developer / Architect

Location:	Johannesburg
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#GZ59874
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

Leading in developing software as a service (SAAS) AI platforms for enhancing actuarial work, our client aims to revolutionise the insurance industry by making advanced models accessible and user-friendly for actuaries across life, non-life, and health insurance sectors.

They are looking for a hands-on architect with technical lead experience who can both strategise and dive into code when needed. The ideal candidate will drive their technological strategy, lead the engineering team, and play a crucial role in shaping product development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 8 to 15 years of experience in software development
• Three years in a technical leadership role
• Experience in building and scaling SAAS platforms at an enterprise level
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, preferably AWS or GCP
• Experience with backend development (preferably Python) and modern front-end web development frameworks (preferably React)
• Extensive experience designing and implementing asynchronous systems and message-passing architectures, particularly in the context of distributed computing and machine learning workflows
• Proficiency with message brokers, queuing systems, and stream-processing frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to design and optimise high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines for real-time processing
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and their application in machine learning systems
• Experience with MLOps and automated machine learning pipelines
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and security best practices
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A deep understanding of concurrency patterns and best practices for building responsive, scalable systems
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex technical and business challenges
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Reference number for this position is GZ59874. This is a permanent hybrid position based in Melrose offering a cost-to-company salary of R1.8m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. Contact Garth at garthz@e-merge.co.za or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 23 Oct 13:35, Closing date 22 Dec