Mid-Level Developer (PHP)

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Mid-Level Developer to maintain and update our systems and ensure seamless banking interface integration. You will optimize performance to enhance user experience and directly contribute to the company’s growth.

This hands-on role requires collaborating with the CEO and team to align tech with business goals. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of PHP development, plus 1+ year experience in Laravel and NodeJS, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of PHP development experience.
• 1+ years of Laravel experience.
• 1+ years of NodeJS experience.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update company systems.
• Ensure seamless integration with banking interfaces.
• Optimize system performance for an optimal user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements.
• Collaborate with the CEO and team to align technical efforts with business goals.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

API Integration

NodeJS

Team Player

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

As a Mid-Level Developer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and updating our systems, ensuring seamless integration with banking interfaces, and optimizing performance to enhance user experience. This is a hands-on role where you will directly contribute to the company's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update company systems.
• Ensure seamless integration with banking interfaces.
• Optimize system performance for an optimal user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements.
• Collaborate with the CEO and other team members to align technical efforts with business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills and Experience:

• PHP Developer: 5+ years of experience.
• Laravel Framework: 1+ years of experience.
• API Integration: Experience with RESTful services.
• NodeJS: 1+ years of experience.
• Team Player: Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to support clients regarding system queries and platform integration.

Preferred Skills:

• Financial Systems Background: Experience with PSPs or third-party payment integrations.
• AWS Experience: Proficiency with services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.
• Serverless Framework: Knowledge and experience.
• Command-Line Proficiency: Comfortable with tools like Docker.
• Frontend Skills: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and UI frameworks.

Current Systems & Integrations:

• Backoffice Environment: Laravel (PHP), deployed using Lambda/Serverless Framework/Bref.sh.
• Instant EFT Platform: NodeJS screenscraper with a Laravel backend.
• APIs: CapitecPay, Adumo Card Processing, Peach Card Processing, CallPay Integrations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated experience working with banking interfaces and financial systems.
• Ability to independently manage and jump into projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot critical issues.
• A proactive learner who is keen on professional growth and contributing to the companys progress.
• Experience in a start-up environment is a plus, but not mandatory.

Company Culture:

We value hard work and are committed to giving back to our employees. We strive to create a work environment that balances productivity with a healthy work-life balance. We encourage our team members to take initiative, be independent, and continuously seek ways to improve and innovate.

Opportunities for Growth:

While this role does not involve managing a team, there are significant opportunities for professional development and career progression as the company grows.