Python developer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager with a strong background in cloud technologies, big data ecosystems, and software development lifecycles to lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will combine excellent project management skills with technical acumen in GCP, DevOps, and Python-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Create and maintain project documentation including detailed timelines, sprint boards, risk logs, and weekly status reports.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Actively manage risks, scope changes, resource allocation, and project dependencies to ensure delivery without disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with QA processes and security/compliance standards throughout the SDLC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership to communicate progress, blockers, and key milestones.
• Provide mentorship and support to cross-functional team members to drive continuous improvement and team performance.
• Coordinate with clients and act as a key point of contact for requirement gathering, updates, and escalations.

Required Skills & Experience

Cloud & DevOps

• Proficient in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services: Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM.
• Hands-on experience with cloud deployments and infrastructure as code.
• Strong working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform (or similar tools).

Big Data & Data Engineering

• Experience with large-scale data processing using tools like PySpark, Hadoop, Hive, HDFS, and Spark Streaming (preferred).
• Proven experience in managing and optimizing big data pipelines and ensuring high performance.

Programming & Frameworks

• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in Django (REST APIs, ORM, deployment workflows).
• Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
• Basic knowledge of Linux administration and shell scripting.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge or prior experience in the Media & Advertising domain.
• Experience in client-facing roles and handling stakeholder communications.
• Proven ability to manage technical teams (5–6 members).

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud and data engineering projects
• Collaborate with a talented, fast-paced team
• Flexible work setup and culture of ownership
• Continuous learning and upskilling environment
• Inclusive health benefits included

JOB POSITION- FULL TIME BACKEND ENGINEER (TRADING SYSTEMS)

Satsio is an African startup that is building a crypto exchange for both spot trading and perpetual futures trading. We have many exciting and innovative features and products in the pipeline. We are looking to add to our engineering team and we are recruiting for a full time backend engineer (trading systems).

How to apply:

After reading the job description, please complete the job application via the following link: https://forms.gle/wEdVVktX3iVLCqj59

Location

This is a fully remote position. We are accepting applications from worldwide candidates.

Remuneration

Salary range in USDT shown at the top of the advert, depending on skills, experience, and location, and subject to good performance, vesting shares of 1% of the business.

Requirements

·      Proficiency in Python and expertise in working with websockets

·      Proven experience in designing and implementing complex REST APIs

·      Project experience with Flask and Django

·      Proficient with Linux and experienced working with cloud servers

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Intellectually motivated and a quick learner

·      Fluent in both spoken and written English

Preferences

·      Proficient in C++ or another low latency language

·      Experience building matching engines and trading systems

·      Experience working in the crypto exchange industry

·      Experience with blockchain nodes, creating blockchain wallet systems, cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal systems and optimising network fees

·      Familiar with the agile development process, Github flow, and modern software engineering practices

·      Align working hours with the standard 9am-6pm UTC+1 schedule

Key Responsibilities

·      Review and understand existing backend code base and make improvements where necessary

·      Matching engine and improving its speed

·      The system that updates user balances following user transactions and performs the necessary checks prior to permitting transactions

·      Cloud server configurations and deployment and cost optimisation of resources

·      Creating APIs with supporting documentation for users who trade algorithmically directly via APIs and not via the frontend

·      Work on our p2p trading product and KYC process

·      Building the perpetual futures trading product and integrating data from 3rd party APIs

·      Performing unit tests, integrated tests, performance tests and end to end tests

·      Working on various other backend tasks that the startup requires to be done

Startup culture

Our culture is one of constant innovation. Great teamwork, creativity, a passion for innovation, constantly trying to improve, being hard working, a self starter, a quick learner, taking initiative, a can do attitude, shipping product, loyalty, and having a positive mindset are all traits which we are seeking in our future colleague. We seek to create an environment whereby colleagues can see their long-term career to be with us and to flourish with us as we grow.

Job Description:
Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a closely related computer technical field with 3+ years experience programming with at least one of the following languages:Java, C++, C#, Python, Go, or Perl;

OR 

• MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a closely related computer technical field 2+ years experience programming with at least one of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, Go, or Perl.

ALSO 

• Minimum 3 years of experience building applications using at least one of the following: web application technologies including: HTML, CSS, or Javascript; OR Databases, for example: Mysql, Mongo, ora similar program; OR a collection of systems connected and communicating via a network connection
• Minimum 1 year of experience mentoring more junior Engineers
• Significant experience with large scale, high-performance systems