Titre du poste

Senior PHP Developer - Cape Town

Description

Position : Senior PHP Developer - Cape Town

Are you a skilled PHP Developer ready to balance legacy system maintenance with exciting new integrations? We’re looking for a Senior PHP Developer to take ownership of both maintaining older PHP frameworks and driving new development projects. Proficiency in Laravel or Symfony is a must, along with strong experience in React and API integrations.
Type:     Permanent
Rate:      R80 000 – R100 000 Depending on experience
Area:     Remote within South Africa
Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and enhance existing legacy PHP systems.
  • Develop new features and applications using Laravel or Symfony frameworks.
  • Collaborate on front-end development, integrating React components into projects.
  • Design, build, and maintain APIs for seamless system integrations.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize legacy code to ensure stability and efficiency.
  • Support the migration of legacy systems to modern frameworks where applicable.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions on time.
  • Contribute to technical strategy and mentor junior developers when needed.

What We Offer:

  • Fully remote work with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
  • A competitive salary based on experience.
  • Opportunities to work on diverse projects and expand your skill set.
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture.

If you’re eager to leverage your PHP expertise in both legacy and modern systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Required profile for job ad : Senior PHP Developer - Cape Town

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in PHP development.
  • Strong knowledge of Laravel or Symfony frameworks.
  • Proficiency in front-end development with React.
  • Experience maintaining and improving legacy PHP codebases.
  • Solid understanding of API design, development, and integration.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of older PHP frameworks (e.g., CodeIgniter or Zend).
  • Familiarity with Docker or similar containerization tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Job criteria for job ad : Senior PHP Developer - Cape Town

  • Job category : IT, new technologies
  • Industries : IT, software engineering, Internet
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Western Cape
  • City : Cape Town
  • Remote work :
    Yes
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : High school
  • Number of Position(s) : 2
  • Salary expectations :
    > R 80,000
  • Team management :
    No
  • PHP
  • LARAVEL
  • REACT
  • MYSQL
  • DOCKER
  • ZEND
  • POSTGRESQL
  • AZURE
  • SYMFONY
  • CODEIGNITER
  • GIT
  • AGILE
  • API
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Cape Town, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
13 janvier 2025
Valide jusqu’au
14 mars 2025
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