Intermediate Python Developer

SUMMARY:
Developing and enhancing our software products tailored for the manufacturing industry.

POSITION INFO:

Basic Requirements:

Formal Tertiary education:

• Grade 12
• B.Eng. Mechatronics
• B.Tech OR B.Sc Information Technology

Languages:

• English – Read, write and speak (required)
• Afrikaans – Read, write and speak (advantageous)

Drivers Licence: Code 8 (required)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Software Development
• Development of products used in Manufacturing/Industrial Sector (Advantageous)
• Strong Understanding of Python with at least 1 years’ experience in creating Python applications.
• Hands-on experience with React (Advantageous)
• Experience with manually processing data, build datasets and train AI models (Advantageous)
• Experience with implementing vision cameras in Manufacturing/Industrial Environments (Advantageous)
• Understanding of version control (Experience with Github or Bitbucket Advantageous)
• Experience with Notion (Advantageous)
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office

Job Objectives:
As an Intermediate Software Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our software products tailored for the manufacturing industry. You will work with a team of skilled developers to design, implement and maintain solutions that meet our client’s needs. Your role will involve a combination of Python development, data processing, AI model training and deploying vision systems in industrial environments.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong Technical background in Python, Machine Learning Models using Cloud Computing Environments, and Microservice-based IoT architecture components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• A passion for 4IR (4th Industrial Revolution) technologies in manufacturing sectors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships between team members across various products, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mentoring, guiding and providing support to junior developers, helping them grow and succeed.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Utilize your working knowledge of Python to create and maintain applications.
• Data Processing: Manually process data, build datasets, and train AI models.
• Vision Systems: Deploy and adjust vision cameras in industrial environments, involving mechanical, software, or electrical adjustments.
• Documentation Creation: Create and maintain documentation for developed software, bug fixes and other improvements to features.
• Version Control: Utilise version control systems effectively.
• Active Problem-Solving: Applying strong problem-solving skills to overcome challenges during software development and investigation of bugs.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Open to learning new technologies and continuously improve your existing skills.
• Travel Expectations: Software developers might be required to travel to customer sites, local and international, depending on project needs.
• Jendamark Culture: Portray a positive image of Jendamark Automation while being detail-orientated, customer-focused and results-driven. This dedication may require working overtime to meet deadlines.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted two weeks after submission/closing date.