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Application Analyst (Python Development)

Application Analyst (Python Development)

takealot.comWes-Kaap, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Application Analyst (Python Development)

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Application Analyst with python and SQL coding skills to join our team in Cape Town .

This position reports to the Head Of TDT Analytics.

Overview

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment, and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

Responsibilities

  • Development and Implementation : Design, develop, and implement various tools to create visibility, reduce risk, and improve productivity in operations.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design and implement software solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code (we use python).
  • Integrate third-party libraries and APIs into external applications.
  • Optimize application performance for speed and efficiency.
  • Implement security best practices to protect user data.
  • Develop project documentation, including technical documentation and user guides in the form of SOPs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Infrastructure, Release Engineering, Data Engineering, Analytical Engineering, IT Services, and any other technical team required for scope of work.

Technical Skills and Tools

  • Implement version control using GIT.
  • Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines.
  • Write technical documentation for APIs and libraries.
  • Implement analytics and tracking features in applications.
  • Design and implement database schemas.
  • Optimize database queries and indexes for performance where needed.
  • Develop RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend.
  • Implement error handling and logging mechanisms.
  • Estimate story points and task durations for sprint planning.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Attributes

  • Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions.
  • Passion for understanding ambiguous, complex problems and driving high quality, innovative, clean solutions.
  • Highly structured thinker with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have exceptional communication skills to help deliver insights to diverse stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn and personal desire to keep up to date with technology and process.
  • Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
  • Refactor code to improve readability and maintainability when needed.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, BTech or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering; 3 years of experience in a software / technology environment.
  • In the event that you do not have a bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering, an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of experience in a software / technology environment.
  • Minimum 3 years database knowledge and experience including the ability to write and optimize complex queries using SQL.
  • Minimum 2 years experience building end to end applications using python.
  • Experience with one or more system monitoring and alerting systems.
  • Experience designing and developing reports.
  • Understanding and experience in one of the following environments will be beneficial : ecommerce, supply chain & Logistics.
  • Linux server and networking experience is beneficial.
  • The Environment

  • takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
  • We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback / new ideas on where we can improve.
  • We are short on ego and high on output.
  • We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
  • We love what we do and what we are creating.
  • Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

    Employment details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Information Technology
  • Industries : Retail and Software Development
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