Lead Python Backend Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Posted May 31, 2026

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted: May 31, 2026
Category: Computer Occupations
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Role Description

PBT Group has an opportunity for a Lead Python Backend Engineer who will be responsible for understanding requirements and leading the design and development of solutions under a serverless architecture model. The Serverless Backend Engineer reports directly to the Product Owner and the Chapter Leader.

 

Duties:

  • Create solutions based on requirements provided by the product owner.
  • Thrive in an agile work environment.
  • Develop proof-of-concept solutions and demonstrate or present them effectively.
  • Ensure the server's stability, striving for zero downtime.
  • Collaborate closely with product and design teams to grasp end-user needs, formulate use cases, and translate them into practical technical solutions.
  • Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Craft tools and applications by writing clean, efficient code.
  • Automate tasks using appropriate tools and scripting.

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