PHP Developer

Join a dynamic Revenue Systems team and build secure, scalable solutions!
We are looking for a skilled and motivated PHP Developer to take ownership of a key PHP-based platform. You’ll play a critical role in developing and enhancing robust web applications, optimising performance, strengthening security, and delivering innovative solutions that support business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the PHP platform and become the internal technical expert following knowledge transfer from external partners.
• Develop, maintain and enhance scalable, secure and high-performing applications.
• Monitor system performance, manage incidents and drive continuous optimisation.
• Manage system updates, dependencies and security vulnerabilities.
• Design and deliver new features in collaboration with Product and Delivery teams.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Design and optimise MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, including query and schema optimisation.
• Build and maintain secure RESTful API integrations with internal and third-party systems.
• Promote best practices across testing, documentation, version control and CI/CD.
• Provide technical guidance, onboarding and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years' commercial PHP development experience.
• Strong experience with PHP 8.0+ and frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
• Experience working across both modern and legacy PHP codebases.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL, schema design, query optimisation and ORM tools such as Eloquent/Doctrine.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of API security and authentication methods including OAuth2, API Keys and JWT.
• Proficiency with Git, pull requests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.

The reference number for this position is NG61506 which is a permanent, Hybrid role in Cape Town offering a salary of up to R800k per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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Posted on 02 Sep 10:24, Closing date 1 Nov