Software Developer (with Data & Analysis Skills)

About

Live, Work & Build in Paradise

Location: Thesen Island, Knysna (On-site)

Salary: R20 000 – R40 000 per month

Experience: ±2 years (flexible for strong technical capability)

Imagine starting your day with a walk along the lagoon, grabbing coffee on the island, and then spending your workday building software solutions powered by data, not just reports or dashboards.

This role is for a Software Developer who thinks analytically — someone who enjoys writing code, building front-end tools, integrating systems, and applying data-driven thinking to real business problems.

It’s a rare opportunity to grow technically while embracing a slower, richer coastal lifestyle on Thesen Island, Knysna.

Why This Role Is Different

• Live where others holiday — lagoon views, beaches, forests, and hiking trails on your doorstep
• Escape big-city burnout without sacrificing technical growth
• Small, agile environment where your work directly influences systems and products
• Build real applications and tools that drive the business forward
• A strong blend of software development, data, and problem-solving

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing Python-based solutions for data integration, automation, and business logic
• Writing and optimising SQL to extract, transform, and integrate data from existing systems
• Working with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, or similar) to build internal tools and interfaces
• Contributing to the development of custom applications and front-end tools, alongside outsourced or partner developers
• Applying analytical thinking to understand business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Supporting and enhancing the existing Power BI environment, including DAX where required (not rebuilding reports, but extending value)
• Working across the full flow — from data sources, through logic and transformation, to application or visual output

What We’re Looking For

Core Technical Skills

• Python development experience (essential)
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and integration
• Experience with at least one front-end language or framework (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, etc.)
• Exposure to Power BI and DAX (advantageous, not the primary focus)
• Solid understanding of software logic, data structures, and problem-solving

Background & Mindset

• ±2 years’ experience in a software development, data engineering, or technical analyst role
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Strong analytical mindset — able to understand data flows, systems, and business context
• Comfortable working with existing systems and improving them through code
• Curious, hands-on, and motivated to grow into broader technical ownership

This is not a pure reporting or BI role

It is a software development role with strong analytical and data responsibility

Location & Lifestyle Fit

• On-site role based on Thesen Island, Knysna
• Preference for candidates already in Knysna / the Garden Route
• Ideal for someone looking for long-term lifestyle balance alongside technical growth

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who:

• Identifies as a Software Developer, not just a Data Analyst
• Enjoys coding, building tools, and solving complex technical problems
• Likes working across data, logic, and user-facing components
• Is early to mid-career but serious about building strong technical depth
• Believes you don’t need city chaos to build an impactful tech career