PHP DEVELOPER (CAPE TOWN - CLAREMONT) UP TO R800K PER ANNUM

Introduction

A people-first technology company with a big heart, a curious mind, and a passion for making a real difference is looking for a PHP Developer to join them. They have built a culture where people are encouraged to bring their ideas, ask questions, keep learning, support one another and have a little fun while doing it.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role is for someone who enjoys good code, clever solutions, meaningful work and working with genuinely great people who believe that technology is at its best when it helps people and solves real-world problems

If you are looking for more than just another development job and want to be part of a team that cares about its people, its technology and its impact – APPLY NOW!!!!

Requirements

• 5+ years’ commercial PHP development experience, with a proven track record delivering and maintaining scalable production systems.

• Strong experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel/Symfony) and ability to work across both modern and legacy codebases.

• Solid knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimisation, and ORM usage (Eloquent/Doctrine).

• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs, with understanding of authentication methods (OAuth2, API keys, JWT) and secure design practices.

• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows, including pull requests and CI/CD pipelines.

• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments, with the ability to quickly onboard into existing systems and navigate complex or non-standard codebases.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience with a strong portfolio of live systems).

• Proficiency in modern PHP (version 8.0 or later) is essential.

Reference Number for this position is MAT61506 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town , offering a salary of up to R800k per annum , depending on your experience and ability. Contact Mavis on mavis@e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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