Fullstack PHP Developer

First Point Group; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Full Stack PHP Developer based in South Africa, Johannesburg. This role offers the opportunity to build high-quality digital products in a collaborative, agile environment. The candidate will write clean and efficient code, develop scalable applications using Laravel and Vue.js, and contribute to team success. Benefits include fully remote work, competitive salary, and generous annual leave. Ideal for self-motivated individuals who excel in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Core collaboration hours (10:00–16:00)

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days with tenure

Flexible bank holidays

Bi-annual team social events

Bespoke learning and training plans

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience in fast-paced delivery environments (agency or product teams).
• Evidence of professional and/or personal development projects.

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, efficient, and testable PHP and JavaScript code.
• Building and maintaining applications using Laravel and Vue.js.
• Developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Collaborating in peer reviews and agile sprint cycles.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and enhancements.
• Managing workload and communicating progress clearly.
• Contributing to documentation and best-practice development processes.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

PHP (Laravel)

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

MySQL

PestPHP

Version control (GitHub)

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Time-management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

MUST be based in South Africa Johannesburg

Build high-quality digital products with a collaborative, delivery-focused team.

This is an opportunity for a skilled Full Stack PHP Developer who enjoys building scalable, well-engineered solutions across multiple industries. You’ll work in an agile environment alongside experienced developers, designers, QA, and product specialists, delivering projects from concept through to live launch.

The role is fully remote, with occasional travel to the UK and client sites as required.

The Role

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering robust, scalable, and maintainable full-stack solutions while contributing to team collaboration, architecture decisions, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, efficient, and testable PHP and JavaScript code
• Building and maintaining applications using Laravel and Vue.js
• Developing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Collaborating in peer reviews and agile sprint cycles
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and enhancements
• Managing workload and communicating progress clearly
• Contributing to documentation and best-practice development processes
• Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends

What We’re Looking For

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• PHP (Laravel), Vue.js, RESTful APIs, MySQL, PestPHP
• Experience with version control tools (GitHub)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong time-management and delivery focus

Desirable

• Exposure to DevOps fundamentals, security, and performance optimisation best practices

Background

• Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in fast-paced delivery environments (agency or product teams)
• Evidence of professional and/or personal development projects

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote working
• Core collaboration hours (10:00–16:00)
• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days with tenure
• Flexible bank holidays for religious or cultural observance
• Bi-annual team social events
• Bespoke learning and training plans
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support initiatives

Details

Location: Remote (UK travel several times per year; occasional client site visits)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week