Junior Laravel PHP Full Stack Developer
West Coast Personnel · Milnerton, Western Cape
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• Assist with the development, maintenance and improvement of web applications. • Develop and maintain features using PHP and Laravel . • Assist with front-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScript . • Work with MySQL databases , including queries, updates and troubleshooting. • Assist with REST APIs and third-party integrations . • Troubleshoot, debug and resolve software issues. • Write clean, structured and maintainable code. • Participate in software testing and quality assurance. • Assist with improving application performance and functionality. • Use Git for version control and collaborate on shared codebases. • Participate in Agile development meetings and planning sessions. • Document code, processes and technical solutions. • Continuously develop technical skills and Laravel best practices. Minimum Requirements
• Some practical experience with PHP and Laravel , gained through employment, internship, freelance work or personal projects. • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript . • Basic to intermediate understanding of MySQL and relational databases . • Understanding of RESTful APIs . • Familiarity with Git / version control . • Understanding of object-oriented programming principles . • Good problem-solving and debugging ability. • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to learn quickly and take guidance from senior developers. • Able to work independently and within a development team. • Genuine interest in building a career in software development. • Must be willing to work UK working hours . • Role is fully office-based in Milnerton . Qualifications
A qualification in Software Development, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field would be advantageous.
Advantageous Experience
• Laravel Framework. • Vue.js or another JavaScript framework. • Docker or Linux. • AWS or other cloud platforms. • Redis or caching technologies. • API integrations. • Automated testing. • Agile development environments. • AI-assisted development tools. Ideal Candidate This position would suit a recent graduate or junior developer who already has some practical coding exposure and wants to develop into a strong full stack developer.
You should enjoy solving problems, writing code, learning new technologies and understanding applications from the database and backend through to the user interface .