OM Bank: Senior Python Back-End Engineer

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The role of the Serverless Backend Engineer is responsible for understanding requirements and building solutions under a serverless architecture model. The Serverless Backend Engineer reports directly to the Product Owner and the Chapter Leader. KEY RESULT AREAS Build solutions from requirements received from product owner. Be able to work in agile environment. Able to build POC solutions and demonstrate/present.

Maintain a stable server with zero downtime Develop tools and applications by producing clean, code Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting Review and debug code Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions Mentor junior engineers Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create new products Be able to report on their work using agile tools such as JIRA. Be able to elaborate and document his work in confluence.

Be communicative and proactive.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• AWS components such as Lambda, SQS , Dynamo DB AWS API Gateway Terraform Python 3.9 Pytest Knowledge of Rest API integrations Openapi, swagger GitHub actions for CI CD Docker and Docker compose Makefile Apache velocity language Proven experience as a Back-end developer Skills Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User

Requirements

• Documentation, Web Development Competencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures Accountability Education NQF Level 7
• Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent Closing Date 30 July 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
• The Old Mutual Story!
• Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries.
• The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
• We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.