Intermediate to Senior Web Laravel Developer

Visi Select; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Web Laravel Developer in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include backend development using Laravel, building RESTful APIs, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have 3+ years of Laravel and PHP experience. This is a full-time position in a hybrid work environment, offering the opportunity to work on impactful digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Laravel and PHP.
• Strong knowledge of OOP and SOLID principles.
• Proficiency in SQL, schema design, and query optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development using Laravel.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Design and optimise relational databases.

Skills

Laravel

PHP

SQL

OOP

SOLID principles

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Intermediate to Senior Web Laravel Developer

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: CTO & Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to backend development using Laravel (PHP)
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Design and optimise relational databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
• Integrate third-party systems, payment gateways, and APIs
• Write clean, secure, and scalable code while mentoring junior developers
• Collaborate with designers, front-end teams, and product managers
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to Agile workflows, code reviews, and CI / CD practices

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of hands-on Laravel and PHP experience
• Strong knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles & Laravel ecosystem
• Proficiency in SQL, schema design, and query optimisation
• Experience with Git, CI / CD pipelines, and testing (PHPUnit / TDD)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Why join us?

• Be part of a creative, award-winning team delivering for global brands and startups
• Work across full project lifecycles: ideation, prototyping, delivery, and beyond
• Grow professionally through mentorship and collaboration
• Thrive in an inclusive and balanced culture where innovation matters

If you’re passionate about Laravel development and want to build impactful digital solutions, apply today — or share this role with someone in your network!

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