Mid-Level PHP Laravel Engineer

60 Degrees; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

60 Degrees is seeking a mid-level PHP Laravel engineer to help build scalable backend services and APIs that power modern mobility and digital services. You will work with a team of engineers on cloud-based deployments and forge robust integrations.

You'll tackle challenging problems, adopt best practices, and contribute to products with real-world impact, while growing your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years production Laravel (PHP) experience.
• Experience building APIs and integrations.
• Strong database knowledge and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud deployments and testing.
• Commitment to clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services.
• Build APIs and integrations.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams.
• Ensure code quality through testing.
• Participate in deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Laravel PHP

APIs & Integrations

Database design

Testing & Debugging

Cloud deployment

Performance optimization

Tools

AWS

Redis

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

A fast-growing technology business in the mobility and digital services space is looking for a Mid-Level PHP Laravel Engineer to help build the next generation of products and platforms that power real-world experiences.

This is an opportunity to join a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside talented engineers, tackle meaningful technical challenges, and contribute to products that make a measurable impact every day.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating while building scalable solutions, and constantly pushing yourself to grow, you'll feel right at home here.

WHAT YOU WILL BE BUILDING

• Scalable backend services that support high-performance digital products
• APIs and integrations that connect systems, services, and users
• Reliable cloud-based solutions that support business growth
• Features that improve customer experiences and operational efficiency
• Modern engineering practices that promote quality, performance, and innovation
• Technology that helps shape the future of mobility and digital services

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• 3–5 years production Laravel (PHP) experience with proven experience developing applications
• Strong understanding of software development best practices
• Experience working with databases and API integrations
• Knowledge of testing, debugging, and performance optimisation
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and modern deployment environments
• A passion for building clean, scalable, maintainable solutions

Advantageous:

• Experience with AWS and cloud-native technologies
• Exposure to Redis, BigQuery, or observability tools
• Frontend development experience with React or Next.js
• Experience working in fast-paced product environments

YOUR REWARD

• The opportunity to work on products that solve meaningful challenges
• Exposure to modern technologies and engineering best practices
• A culture built around innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth
• A team that values your ideas, initiative, and contributions
• The chance to learn from talented engineers and accelerate your career
• Real ownership, real impact, and the freedom to help shape what comes next

Bring your curiosity. Bring your ambition. Bring your next big idea.

For more roles, please visit our website: www.60degrees.com or follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10287263/