Full-Stack PHP Developer

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking a Full-Stack PHP Developer to join their remote team in South Africa. The role involves developing and maintaining web applications and APIs while ensuring scalability and reliability. You will utilize PHP 8+, MySQL, and a variety of front-end technologies in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of API integrations and web development principles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in full-stack PHP development.
• Strong understanding of MySQL/MariaDB, including schema design.
• Experience with API integrations using OAuth 2.0.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PHP-based web applications and APIs.
• Design and optimize MySQL schemas, queries, and stored routines.
• Build responsive front ends with Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

Skills

PHP 8+ with OOP

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

MySQL/MariaDB

Bootstrap 5

JSON

Tools

Composer

jQuery

Job description

Full-Stack PHP Developer

Join a tight-knit team building secure, scalable cloud platforms for MSPs

Remote (Anywhere in South Africa), R66,000 per month, UK Hours (8 am–5 pm)

About Our Client

This is a small, highly technical team building modern web applications and APIs that support Managed Service Providers and end customers. The company focuses on reliability, scalability, and integration with third‑party systems, providing robust cloud backup and partner portal solutions. You’ll be joining a remote‑first environment with high‑impact development work and a commitment to code quality.

The Role: Full-Stack PHP Developer

This is a hands‑on, full‑stack development role focused on building and maintaining web applications, APIs, and integrations. You'll work across the stack — from backend PHP services and MySQL schema design to responsive front‑end UIs and complex API integrations. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability and scalability of platforms used by partners and end clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years experience in full-stack PHP development
• Develop and maintain internal and external PHP-based web applications and APIs
• Design and optimize MySQL/MariaDB schemas, queries, and stored routines
• Build responsive front ends with Bootstrap 5, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Integrate with third-party APIs such as Microsoft Graph, QuickBooks, Veeam, and Ahsay
• Implement multi-tenant designs, caching strategies, and background job processing
• Collaborate on security, data workflows, and product architecture
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation for quality assurance

About You

• 3+ years experience in PHP 8+ with OOP, namespaces, and Composer
• Skilled in JavaScript, jQuery, RESTful APIs, and JSON
• Strong understanding of MySQL/MariaDB, including schema design and performance tuning
• Experience with API integrations using OAuth 2.0, rate limiting, and idempotency
• Familiarity with modular architecture (services/repositories, DTOs), cron jobs, and caching
• Comfortable working remotely and independently within a small team
• Bonus: Knowledge of backup systems (Veeam, Ahsay), email authentication (SPF/DKIM), or networking basics (DNS, SSL/TLS)