Junior Software Developer (PHP)

PB Technologies; Howick; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT provider in New Zealand is seeking a Software Developer to join their team. You will develop software solutions and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance PB Technologies' innovative offerings. The ideal candidate will have experience in PHP, REST APIs, and relational databases. Join a company that values your input and offers benefits such as employee discounts and health insurance after a year.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Health insurance coverage after a year

Qualifications

• Basic experience with PHP, ideally using object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of REST API concepts.
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program software for business practices.
• Write code to meet software specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for solutions.

Skills

PHP

REST API

MySQL

Git

CI/CD

Job description

As New Zealand’s largest specialist IT provider, PB Tech continues to lead through innovation and scale. With access to PB Tech’s extensive product portfolio and a reputation for trusted service, the company is positioned to redefine how New Zealand shops online. With a catalogue that spans everything from cutting edge tech to everyday essentials, we serve Kiwis across the country through our extensive store network and online platform.

What You'll Do

• Develop and program software for the facilitation of business practices
• Write code to successfully achieve software specifications
• Produce detailed software development specifications and plans as required
• Work with stakeholders to provide advice, estimates, solutions, and alternatives
• Proactively devise possible solutions to anticipated problems to enable the achievement of expected and agreed outcomes
• Appropriately administrate development task meta-information
• Ensure programmed maintenance of software is undertaken
• Present ideas for software improvement
• Clearly document any queries from employees and follow up in a timely manner
• Support PB technologies’ employees in using software and systems as appropriate
• Attend weekly meetings

What You'll Bring

• Basic experience with PHP, ideally using object-oriented programming and familiarity with modern frameworks (such as Laravel or Symfony).
• Understanding of REST API concepts and ability to integrate with existing APIs.
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows (branches, commits, pull requests).
• Awareness of CI/CD processes and a willingness to learn deployment automation tools.
• Foundational understanding of software architecture principles with a strong interest in developing technical design expertise.

Why Join PB Tech?

• Be part of a high-impact team driving innovation in one of NZ’s top tech companies.
• Work in a supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
• Enjoy career development opportunities, mentorship and hands-on experience.
• Access employee discounts and other great perks.
• Southern Cross health insurance coverage (available after one year of continuous full-time employment)

Ready to contribute and grow with PB Tech? Apply now and become a part of a team that’s shaping the future of e-commerce in New Zealand.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a software developer?
• Have you worked in a role which requires PHP development experience?
• Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in?
• How many years' experience do you have using SQL queries?
• Which of the following Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) are you experienced with?
• What\'s your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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