PHP Engineer

Scrums.com; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in South Africa is looking for talented developers to join their team. You will engage in developing and debugging applications, translating business requirements into implementations, and ensuring code quality through reviews and testing. The ideal candidate has experience with performance-critical projects, a strong background in modern programming languages, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Join us to innovate and advance African tech on a global scale.

Benefits

Discovery Medical Aid

Half-Day Birthday Leave

Family responsibility & Parental Benefits

Internal AI Platforms

Personalized Mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale, performance-critical software projects (eCommerce experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of coding, programming languages, and frameworks.
• Expertise in Microservices and Web API integration.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
• Develop and debug code for both back-end and front-end applications.
• Identify and address security risks or performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

PHP

Node.js

Vue.js

Docker

AWS

Git

Job description

Our Scrums.com Story

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world‑class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI‑powered software engineering experts, building world‑class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud‑based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost‑effective AI‑powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earth’s leading software company from Africa – that’s where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people‑first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on the global scale. At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision‑making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we’re driving innovation and building exceptional teams 🚀 Take a look at some of the highlights:

• At Scrums.com, we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.

• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Scrums.com Vibes 💙

• Annual Foos‑Fest ⚽️ : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought‑after awards.

• AI‑Powered Hackathons 💻 : Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market‑ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family‑friendly fun.

• Year‑End Celebrations 🏞️ : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year‑end events, a decade‑old tradition we continue to cherish.

• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais🍿 : Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.

• Fluid Clubs🥾 : Join like‑minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.

• Weekly All‑Hands 🙌 : Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All‑Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.

• Explore Week 🐘 : Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week – freedom meets inspiration!

Scrums.com Rewards & Recognition 🎉

• Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.

• Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support 🔑

• Internal AI Platforms : We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLMs that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI!

• High‑Performance Culture : Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.

• Personalised Mentorship : Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent Success Team through one‑on‑one sessions and quarterly check‑ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work 🤖

• Our teams embrace cutting‑edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.

• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama – we use them all so choose what suits you best!

• You don’t need your own licenses – we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that give you access to them all in a secure environment.

Outstanding Employee Benefits* ➕

• Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritising your health with the best care.

• Half‑Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!

• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work‑life balance.

*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that’s making waves across Africa.

Core Tech Stack

PHP | AWS | TypeScript | Node.js | Vue.js | Git | Docker | CSS | HTML

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
• Participate in estimation and planning discussions with the development team.
• Develop and debug code for both back‑end and front‑end applications.
• Write, maintain, and document unit, integration, component, and user acceptance tests.
• Identify and address security risks or performance bottlenecks.
• Refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate in developer meetings, perform code reviews, and support quality assurance activities.

Requirements

• Experience in large‑scale, performance‑critical software projects (eCommerce experience is a plus).
• Previous or similar experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of coding, programming languages, and frameworks.
• Expertise in Microservices and Web API integration.
• Deep knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment.

What you will be doing

• Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
• Participate in estimation and planning discussions with the development team.
• Develop and debug code for both back‑end and front‑end applications.
• Write, maintain, and document unit, integration, component, and user acceptance tests.
• Identify and address security risks or performance bottlenecks.
• Refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate in developer meetings, perform code reviews, and support quality assurance activities.