PHP Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Senior Software Engineer (PHP) required in Centurion, this is a hybrid role for a Financial Services company. The role will be an integral part of various projects and shaping products available. It will offer exciting challenges, leverage the latest tools and technologies, and make a tangible impact on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Writing code that serves as an example for other software engineers
• Applied and energetic involvement in the design and implementation of medium to-large size features
• Demonstrating a broad knowledge of industry trends and standards, our infrastructure, and our delivery system
• Providing technical advice and weighing in on technical decisions that impact the team or the company at large
• Improving the overall quality of engineering done and consistently taking steps to support the success 
• Mentoring others to accelerate their career growth and encouraging them to participate
• Building on the team processes and looking for ways to improve them

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent 
• Relevant IT degree or diploma 

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience working as a PHP Software Engineer
• Experience in PHP frameworks & related open-source technologies
• Ability to build, test, and deploy applications using Docker
• Database management experience
• Experience with modern Git workflows
• Experience with Agile Software Development Methodologies
• Applied understanding of design patterns and principles
• Applied understanding of web application architecture and object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API services
• Knowledge of Cloud Technologies