PHP Developer

Samaha Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaha Consulting in Johannesburg seeks an experienced PHP Developer / Front-End Engineer to develop, maintain, and support web platforms using PHP, Drupal, JavaScript, and SQL. This 12-month contract role requires hands-on work in a daily on-site setting.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong PHP and Drupal skills, and the ability to work across front-end and back-end integration with enterprise-grade systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP, Drupal, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using PHP and Drupal.
• Build and maintain responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using JavaScript.
• Develop and optimise SQL queries and support database-related development.
• Integrate front-end components with PHP/Drupal back-end services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues.
• Participate in application enhancements, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver solutions.
• Follow development standards, coding best practices, and version-control processes.

Skills

PHP

Drupal

JavaScript

SQL

Job description

PHP Developer / Front-End Engineer

Location: Johannesburg – Work From Office (Daily)

Duration: 12 Months – Renewable

Experience: 5+ Years

Contract Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced PHP Developer / Front-End Engineer with strong hands-on experience in PHP, Drupal, JavaScript, and SQL. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, maintaining, and supporting web applications and digital platforms.

Key Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP
• Solid experience working with Drupal
• Strong JavaScript development skills
• Good experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based applications
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues
• Experience working in an enterprise development environment
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end integration

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using PHP and Drupal.
• Build and maintain responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using JavaScript.
• Develop and optimise SQL queries and support database-related development.
• Integrate front-end components with PHP/Drupal back-end services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues.
• Participate in application enhancements, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver solutions.
• Follow development standards, coding best practices, and version-control processes.

Must-Have Skills

PHP | Drupal | JavaScript | SQL

Work Arrangement

Johannesburg – WFO daily