Senior PHP Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004334/Rein

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

100000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Build robust systems. Drive real-world impact. Work from anywhere. Are you a Senior PHP Developer with a passion for developing scalable, enterprise-grade systems? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly shape the direction of the product? This is an opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Developer who brings strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with modern PHP development and infrastructure management.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Do:

Lead the full development lifecycle of new features—from design and architecture through to deployment and testing
Build and maintain scalable APIs that integrate with banks, legal systems, and third-party service providers
Drive the architectural evolution of the platform with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability
Mentor Junior and Intermediate Developers, and promote best practices through code reviews and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal Support, and Client Services) to implement practical, effective solutions
Manage deployment pipelines and environments using Docker, CI/CD tools, and Linux infrastructure
Continuously write and refine automated tests (unit, integration, and functional) to ensure system stability

Essential Skills & Technologies:

Languages & Frameworks: PHP, JavaScript (Ajax, and jQuery), Laravel, and Vue.js
Databases: MySQL
APIs: REST, SOAP, and GraphQL
Development Tools: Git, Composer, and Node.js
Testing: PHPUnit, and Codeception
Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, Bash, Nginx, Redis, and Memcached

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of professional PHP development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
Proven track record working with Laravel in production environments
Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, code quality, and architecture decisions
Deep understanding of secure coding practices and infrastructure scaling

This is a fully remote role with flexible hours and the chance to work on meaningful, large-scale systems. If you're looking to step into a key technical position where your expertise is valued and your voice matters, this could be the right fit.

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For more information contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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