Junior Software Engineer

Be91E5Bb-8Ee6-4302-8993-Cbf8Ec3F956D; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Junior Software Developer (PHP) to join their team in Cape Town. In this full-time role, you will focus on both back-end and front-end PHP development and work closely with AI and Automation teams to provide innovative solutions for well-known brands. Candidates should have 2-4 years' PHP development experience and a related diploma or degree.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of software development experience with PHP.
• Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented development methodologies.
• Experience with MFC frameworks like Laravel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Migrate, build, extend, and maintain platforms built in PHP.
• Setup, configure, and integrate Intelligent Virtual Agents.
• Develop according to Kobliat coding methodology.

Skills

PHP development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MySQL

Git

Laravel

Agile

Scrum

Education

Diploma in Information Technology

BTech (IT) or Computer Science

Job description

Kobliat is looking to empoy the services of a Junior Software Developer (PHP).

Kobliat is a leading consultancy and management company in global end-to-end digitalexperience, communication, and automation technology solutions.They specialise in intelligent communication and automation solutions for enterprise clientsacross diverse industries.

Kobliat empower businesses to deliver seamless, omnichannelcustomer experiences by integrating cutting-edge Generative and Agentic ArtificialIntelligence into their core operations.By unifying communication, data, and automation under one intelligent platform, they helporganisations accelerate digital transformation, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduceoperational costs.

The platform includes automated orchestration and governance of AIagents and business processes, ensuring coordinated, compliant, and goal-drivenexecution across the enterprise.Why work here : Are you excited about the digitalisation of business-to-consumer communication?

Doesbuilding customer relationships and servicing clients through new and exciting customersuccess strategies drive you?

Do you thrive when solving complex problems?

Want to workwith big brands?

Then this is the opportunity you have been searching for to kick off yourcareer.About the role : Kobliat is looking for a Junior PHP Developer to join their team on a full-time basis.

The roleis a development position with a strong focus on both back-end and front-end PHPdevelopment work, as well as related Intelligent Virtual Agent technologies.

The successfulcandidate will work with some exciting and well-known brands.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Migrating, building, extending, and maintaining platforms built in PHP.
• Setup, configuration and integration of Intelligent Virtual Agents utilising the native Kobliat Intelligent Virtual Agent configuration tool.
• Close cooperation and coordination with the AI and Automation teams.
• Development work aligned to the Kobliat coding methodology.
• Support of applications and environment.

Required Skills / Experience

• Have experience developing web applications (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).
• Understanding of SQL databases such as MySQL.
• Familiarity with Version Control Systems such as Git.
• Experience with MFC frameworks, like Laravel, will be advantageous.
• Exposure / Experience to state management systems.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of Object-Oriented developmentmethodologies.
• Have excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies and embracing their values andprinciples.

Skills / Experience not required, but beneficial

• Experience with AWS technologies will set the candidate up for success.
• Proficiency with Linux (i.e. Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Agentic AI, Prompting and Intelligent Virtual Assistant / Bot experience.

Experience and Education

• 2 to 4 years of software development experience with PHP.
• Diploma in Information Technology, BTech (IT) or Computer Science, orequivalent.
• A degree is a significant advantage.

Personal Characteristics

• Customer-first perspective.
• Thinking at scale approach to challenges.
• A self-starter and should be self-driven.
• Must exhibit a passion for Technology.
• An excellent communicator who shares knowledge freely.
• A positive outlook on life.