Php Developer Johannesburg - Remote

Zakheni Ict; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Welkom is seeking talented Junior to Senior PHP Developers to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining PHP applications while collaborating with others. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, a strong understanding of PHP frameworks, and excellent problem-solving skills. Preference will be given to SADC region citizens who reside in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in PHP development.
• Strong understanding of PHP frameworks.
• Preference for SADC region citizens residing in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and refine software specifications.
• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality PHP applications.
• Collaborate with team to meet project requirements.

Skills

PHP development

Database design

Version control (Git)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

NQF Level 5+ in Computer Science

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

Job description

Junior to Senior PHP Developer

We are seeking talented and experienced Junior to Senior PHP Developers to join our growing team.

The ideal candidates will have a passion for coding and a strong understanding of PHP development principles and the software development life-cycle.

They will also be proficient in designing and implementing database solutions.

This role will involve collaborating with our team to design, develop, and maintain a PHP-based application that meets our clients' needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret and refine software specifications.
• Develop, test, and deploy a high-quality PHP application that interacts with the database to create dynamic web pages.
• Design and develop database schemas for applications.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement solutions that meet project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest PHP development trends and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Write and maintain software documentation.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• NQF Level 5+ in Computer Science or a related IT qualification.
• 3+ years of professional experience in PHP development.
• Strong understanding of PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preference will be given to citizens from the SADC region who are resident in South Africa.
• Obtain a competent rating on the ZTQ Solutions' battery of recruitment assessments.

Recruitment Assessments

• Assessment 1: Cognitive skills (online, multiple-choice)
• Assessment 2: Math (online, multiple-choice)
• Assessment 3: English comprehension (reading and audio) (online, multiple-choice)
• Assessment 4: English comprehension (reading and audio) (online, multiple-choice)
• Assessment 5: Software development (practical)