Developer

Talent Shore; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking a skilled PHP Web Developer to join their remote team in South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web-based applications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery of new features. Candidates must have expert-level PHP skills, strong knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, and a commitment to best practices in coding and security. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing web-based applications in a production environment.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications using PHP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Work through the full software development lifecycle, from planning to support.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Optimize database queries and structures for performance.
• Integrate RESTful APIs for seamless data communication.
• Apply best practices for web security.
• Participate in code reviews.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in PHP

Strong knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL

Experience with version control systems such as Git

Understanding of RESTful API design and integration

Familiarity with web security best practices

Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities

Strong communication skills

Job description

Remote, South Africa | Posted on 29/07/2025

As a PHP Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web-based applications from concept through deployment. You will collaborate closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications using PHP and related technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Work through the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and support
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
• Optimize database queries and structures for performance and scalability
• Integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data communication
• Apply best practices for web security and ensure application safety and integrity
• Participate in code reviews, contribute ideas, and provide constructive feedback
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and proactively adapt to new tools and frameworks

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience developing web-based applications in a production environment
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle best practices

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in PHP
• Strong knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, including database design, query optimization, and stored procedures
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Understanding of RESTful API design and integration
• Familiarity with web security best practices
• Ability to deliver efficient, clean, and well-documented code

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and technical discussions
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and changing requirements
• Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work