Python Developer at Excite Panacea Limited

Excite Panacea is a premier technology service provider. Our depth of experience, expertise, and attention to detail result in successful projects and contribute to Excite's status as the preferred technology partner in the region.

We’ve built long-term client partnerships by fulfilling promises and consistently providing quality to businesses across diverse industries—including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Manufacturing, Alcoholic Beverages, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Agriculture, Travel & Tourism, and more—throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract

The Job Overview

• Our organization is seeking an experienced Python Developer with 3+ years of hands on experience in backend development, API integration, and automation.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions, support system integrations, and continuously enhance performance through clean, efficient, and testable code.

Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Integration:

• Design, build, and deploy scalable applications and APIs using Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Integrate backend systems with third-party APIs and services.
• Write efficient, reusable, and testable code while maintaining best practices in version control.

Database Management:

• Develop and optimize relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Create and maintain data pipelines for analytics and application use.

System Architecture & Optimization:

• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
• Optimize performance, security, and scalability across backend systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Stay current on Python libraries, frameworks, and emerging technologies.

Requirements
Educatioal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Python Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of databases, ORM tools, and cloud deployment environments.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong technical, analytical, IT, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration abilities.

Additional Requirements:
Applicants must include:

• Portfolio or GitHub link showcasing relevant projects.
• Summary of work done detailing responsibilities and technologies used.
• Industries served (e.g., fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified