# Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain at Takealot Group

Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain at Takealot Group in South Africa. Posted August 31, 2026.

- Company: Takealot Group
- Location: South Africa
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotgroup/jobs/8167058
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/software-engineer-python-supply-chain-takealot-group-a0xem5

## Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development.
- A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
- 3 to 6 years experience in a software development role for an intermediate-level position
- 5 to 10+ years experience in a software development role for a senior-level position
- Experience in writing robust, efficient production code
- Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python
- Experience with development in a Linux environment
- Experience with SQL database systems
- Open to diversifying language skill set
- Experience in the following will be advantageous: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL
- Memcached, Redis
- Message Brokers, Queues and PubSub systems (e.g. Kafka and RabbitMQ)
- Containerisation (e.g. Docker)
- Orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
- GitHub, Travis CI, Jenkins

## Description

**Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS**

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

**Who We're Looking For:**

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

**Who’s who in the tech space**

This position reports to the respective team's manager.

As a Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the **development of robust software in the e-commerce domain**. You will be from a computer science background with an emphasis on **software development**. You will have the opportunity to implement best practices to improve existing software and participate in the development of new features. While we don't promote after-hours work as part of the regular workday, we run a 24/7 business with the need to keep systems up and running. Software Engineers are expected to provide after-hours support on a rotational basis to resolve critical system issues. 

**Your mission, should you choose to accept it:**

- Design and build solutions to assist our business users and improve customer experience

- Architect and design solutions with your team

- Keep up to date with technology trends

- Apply creative thought processes to solve complex challenges at scale

- Strong focus on making takealot.com the best place to shop at, a happy customer is a repeat customer

- Drive for excellence, to help foster a world-class engineering team

**The skills we need:**

- Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, and high energy

- Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions

- Ability to disaggregate and structure solutions to ambiguous problems

- Solid quantitative skills

- Ability to interview and interact professionally, with internal and external people

- Capability to present ideas succinctly, in writing and verbally

- Versatile and with the appetite to learn by doing

**Qualifications & Experience:**

- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development.

- A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms

- 3 to 6 years experience in a software development role for an intermediate-level position 

- 5 to 10+ years experience in a software development role for a senior-level position

- Experience in writing robust, efficient production code

- Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python

- Experience with development in a Linux environment

- Experience with SQL database systems

- Open to diversifying language skill set

- **Experience in the following will be advantageous:**

- MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL

- Memcached, Redis

- Message Brokers, Queues and PubSub systems (e.g. Kafka and RabbitMQ)

- Containerisation (e.g. Docker) 

- Orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)

- GitHub, Travis CI, Jenkins

- AWS, GCP, Azure

- Microservices

**Why Join TFS:**

- **Purpose-driven impact**: Transform lives through logistics innovation

- **Advanced technology: **Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment

- **Career growth: **Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement

- **Inclusive culture**: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

**More than just a job, we offer: **

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

*Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS)* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.*