PHP Developer

MANTU GROUP SA; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead a team in delivering high-quality software solutions. You will mentor developers, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in software development, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in PHP and JavaScript. This position offers a vibrant workplace culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Robust training system

Vibrant workplace events

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a software developer, with at least 2 in a senior role.
• Leadership experience is highly beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and AWS.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and software quality commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide feedback.
• Develop high-quality software applications using various technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Software Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

PHP

JavaScript

Golang

MySQL

AWS

NGINX

Git

Laravel

Job description

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here’s what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews: (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!

Job description

Join our team and start a new adventure in an international and dynamic environment, where you will be able to fulfil your career expectations in a fast-growing organization.

Being a consultant at Amaris Consulting means positioning yourself as a technical and functional expert in an industrial field, but above all, being an ambassador of our organization to clients, thanks to:

• Your interpersonal skills and ability to listen, in order to build a strong relationship of trust with our clients and fully understand their challenges and issues.
• Your curiosity and eagerness to learn, as we support over 1,000 clients from all sectors worldwide.

Your Missions:

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor the progress of team members to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Conduct regular team meetings, provide feedback, and promote a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
• Develop high-quality software applications using PHP (extensive), Golang, JavaScript, Vue.JS, Node.JS, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL.
• Design and architect scalable and efficient solutions based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful project execution.

Your Profile:

• Experience as a software developer (minimum 6 years), including at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience in a leadership role highly beneficial.
• Experience with PHP (Laravel experience a bonus).
• Experience with JavaScript (including Vue.JS and Node.JS), Java, and Golang beneficial.
• Hands‑on experience with MySQL, AWS (Lambdas/EC2/S3/SQS), API development, NGINX, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Sumologic.
• Experience with development tools: IntelliJ Idea, Postman, Visual Studio Code, Medis/Redis UI Tool, MySQL Workbench, DBeaver Database Manager, Datagrip, Goland, Git, PhpStorm, SonarQube, Atlassian.
• Academic background: Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science (or similar) highly advantageous.
• Fluent English.
• Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.
• You demonstrate strong communication, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality software solutions.
• PCI and GDPR knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and corresponding agile methodologies.

What We Offer:

• An international community, bringing together 110+ different nationalities.
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities.
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules.
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.).
• Strong commitments to CSR, notably through participation in our WeCare Together program.
• Remote policy: On‑site role (4 days a week) in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.