Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Azure, Data Bricks, Python)

About the role

Datafin IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud‑native, AI‑enhanced applications. The role is based in Cape Town and supports a global marketing agency that requires high‑quality, scalable software solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to documentation.
• Design and implement scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure and build data pipelines using Databricks.
• Integrate large‑language‑model services such as OpenAI and Claude into production systems.
• Develop responsive front‑end components using React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Ensure code reusability, maintainability, security, performance and adherence to release processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in full‑stack software development.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of complex features.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a focus on delivering high‑quality software on schedule.

Required skills

• Python
• Microsoft Azure
• Databricks
• React, Angular or Vue.js
• OpenAI or Claude (LLM integration)