Full-Stack PHP Developer

Recru-it; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced full-stack PHP developer to design and maintain web applications using Laravel. The ideal candidate should excel in both backend and frontend development, with a solid grasp of APIs, security best practices, and performance optimization. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality code.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in PHP and OOP.
• Experience with Laravel or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and best security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel.
• Collaborate on backend and frontend development.
• Ensure code quality and performance.

Skills

PHP and object-oriented programming (OOP)

Laravel

Database design and optimization (MySQL)

RESTful APIs

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Version control systems (Git)

Tools

Laravel

Docker

Linux servers

Job description

Overview

The company is looking for an experienced full-stack PHP developer to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel or similar frameworks. The ideal candidate should be proficient in both backend and frontend development, capable of handling databases, APIs, and UI implementation while ensuring best practices in coding, security, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Laravel or similar frameworks.
• Collaborate across backend and frontend development to implement UI and API integrations.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance through best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience with Laravel (or similar frameworks like Symfony, CodeIgniter).
• Experience with database design and optimization (MySQL).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and API integration.
• Understanding of security best practices (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection prevention).
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with frontend frameworks / libraries like Vue.js, React, or Angular is a plus.
• Familiarity with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Version control systems, preferably Git.
• Experience with Composer, NPM, or similar dependency managers.
• Basic knowledge of Docker, Linux servers, or cloud platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Mobile development is Optional / Preferred.