Intermediate Php Developer – Remote

Datafin It Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Developer in Cape Town. The role involves developing features in Laravel and VueJS, alongside working in a remote-first setup. Candidates should have at least 2 years of PHP, Laravel, and VueJS experience, along with familiarity using Git and Docker. Excellent English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in PHP development.
• Solid understanding of Laravel and VueJS frameworks.
• Experience using Git for source control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features in Laravel and VueJS.
• Communicate effectively with teammates in written form.
• Participate in team calls and reviews.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

VueJS

Git

Docker

PostgreSQL

Agile Practices

Tools

JetBrains PhpStorm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

A Cape Town-based IT & Services company is seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Developer to join their distributed product team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Laravel and VueJS, supported by a strong PHP background. They value professionals who thrive in asynchronous environments and take a proactive approach to their work.

DUTIES

• Develop and maintain features in Laravel and VueJS
• Follow documented tickets and technical specs
• Communicate clearly in written form with teammates
• Use Git and Docker as part of your regular workflow
• Participate in team calls and async reviews

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements :

• 2+ years PHP experience
• 2+ years Laravel
• 2+ years VueJS
• 1+ year PostgreSQL
• 1+ year Docker (for local dev environments)
• 2+ years using Git for source control

Nice-to-Have / Advantageous Experience :

• JetBrains PhpStorm experience
• Exposure to Agile working practices (e.g., standups, ticket-based workflows)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Claude Code, etc)
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first setup