Overview
Python Engineer Jobs in Cape Town at Tillo
Who we’re looking for: A passionate Python Developer who is interested in using new technologies to solve real business problems
The challenge: To maintain and enhance our Python-based payment and billing systems while collaborating with the data team to ensure consistent Python development practices across Tillo
Where you’ll work: This role will be based in Cape Town, you’ll be part of our global team, collaborating with colleagues and serving customers across the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, and beyond. Our hybrid approach offers flexibility with regular team connection in our Cape Town office
The Tillo Difference
We’re in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can’t grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn – only by working as a team will we reach our goals.
We’re the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India.
Day to day this role will
Build out our Python services using technologies including FastAPI, Docker and Kubernetes
Integrate to third-party services and APIs
Support the Platform team (helping to maintain helm charts and docker files for Python services)
Maintain the high standards of our codebase and test suite
Pair program with other Engineers and participate in code reviews
We’re looking for experience with
Python on web applications using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask or Django
Secure development principles and test driven development
Git version control systems
Building and integrating to APIs
It’s not essential, but we’d love to hear about it if you have experience with
AWS
Writing automated tests
Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies
CircleCI or similar pipeline tools
Benefits
We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We’re a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic offices, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:
21 days holiday per annum
Retirement Fund (5%)
Health insurance contribution
Employee Incentive Scheme
Hybrid Working
Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor
Anniversary gifts
Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events
Team Learning & Development budget
About Tillo
Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Operating in over 37 markets and 25 currencies, Tillo processes billions in gift card transactions through a single, plug-and-go API, powering rewards and incentives for the world’s leading businesses.
Backed by Tenzing, Tillo is setting the global standard for digital gift card infrastructure.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Title: Python Engineer
Company: Tillo
Location: Cape Town
