Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Azure, Data Bricks, Python)

Recruiter

Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref

2772409053

Date posted

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

A global Marketing Agency seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to provide technical leadership and guidance, improve development processes, and deliver high-quality software features on time, in line with company performance and quality standards. You will design, build, and deploy cloud-native and AI-powered applications using Microsoft Azure, Python, Databricks, OpenAI, and Claude. The role involves end-to-end ownership of complex solutions, technical leadership, and continuous improvement of engineering practices. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role with proficiency in Python, Azure, Databricks, Frontend tools such as React, Angular or Vue.js & hands-on experience integrating OpenAI, Claude, or similar LLM technologies.

Software Development & Delivery -

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, unit testing, and documentation.
• Develop and deliver high-quality software features within agreed timelines.
• Ensure long-term code reusability, maintainability, and system stability.
• Take ownership of complex application features and resolve key technical issues.
• Work independently with minimal guidance, maintaining a strong understanding of the broader project context.
• Comply with estimation processes and provide accurate effort estimates.

Cloud, Data & AI Engineering -

• Design and implement scalable cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain data workflows using Databricks.
• Integrate AI capabilities using OpenAI and Claude into production systems.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system capabilities.

Quality, Security & Process -

• Proactively identify and address security, performance, and usability risks.
• Ensure adherence to company release processes and deployment standards.
• Maintain high standards of testing, reliability, and documentation.

Leadership & Collaboration -

• Provide technical guidance and suggest improvements in development processes.
• Mentor junior and new software engineers within the team.
• Deliver technical training and participate in knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Product, Data, and Engineering.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ Years’ experience in Full-Stack Software Development.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with modern Frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Strong experience working within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with Databricks and Data Engineering workflows.
• Hands-on experience integrating OpenAI, Claude, or similar LLM technologies.
• Experience building APIs, microservices, and cloud-based systems.
• Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, or AI frameworks.
• Exposure to Azure Certifications or enterprise-scale systems.
• Experience mentoring Developers or leading technical delivery.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for AI, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.