PHP Developer / Software Engineer

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Johannesburg seeks a skilled Full Stack Developer to maintain and create web-based products. Ideal candidates will have 15 years of experience and expertise in PHP, MySQL, and AJAX. Responsibilities include writing PHP code, conducting tests, and integrating third-party modules in a collaborative team setting. This is an office-based position.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• 15 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Experience in user authentication and authorization across multiple systems.
• Integration of multiple data sources into one system.
• Familiarity with PHP platform limitations.
• Experience in building restful JSON web services.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit PHP code for web applications.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of applications.
• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.
• Integrate server-side code with third-party modules.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

jQuery

AJAX

PHP

MySQL

Responsive design frameworks

Security and encryption

Data structures

Education

Degree in BS/MS in Computer Science or relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, creating, implementing, and supporting web-based products using PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and JavaScript. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing back-end components, connecting applications with other web services, and producing front ends for user interfaces. Office Based.

Key Performance Areas / Key Responsible Areas

Write and Edit PHP Code

• Write and edit PHP code on the back end of web applications and dynamic sites.
• Integrate PHP code with existing HTML code, considering the web application's intended function.
• Work with the application's data structure to ensure reliable performance.
• Develop PHP modules, designed to enhance a web application's functionality and performance.
• Design modules for reusability and portability across various server-side tasks and future development projects.
• Ensure seamless integration of modules into the application.

Test and Troubleshoot Applications

• Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of applications before and after deployment.
• Verify the seamless collaboration of server-side elements with the user interface.
• Monitor and confirm the accurate reception, parsing, and storage of data.
• Ensure all code elements work independently and together effectively.

Collaborate with Team Members and Business

• Collaborate with other programmers and team members to meet deadlines, adhering to the Scrum framework.
• Participate in initial meetings to determine project scope, needs, and ongoing coordination throughout implementation and testing processes.

Integrate Server-Side Code with Third-Party Modules

• Ensure the harmonious operation of server-side and back-end code elements with third-party services.
• Work with third-party APIs to facilitate data exchange between servers and applications.

Required Qualifications

• Matric
• Degree in BS / MS in Computer Science or a similar relevant field

Required Experience

• 15 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Experience in user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Familiarity with PHP platform limitations and workarounds
• Experience in building restful JSON web services

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, PHP, and MySQL
• Understanding of responsive design frameworks such as Bootstrap
• Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML / CSS and JavaScript
• Good knowledge of security and encryption
• Understanding of data structures, design patterns, and object-oriented design
• Knowledge of the latest web development trends and technologies