PHP Fullstack Developer

60 Degrees; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and eCommerce brand in Johannesburg is looking for an Intermediate Developer to join their tech team. The role entails solving real-world problems and enhancing platforms that support CRMs, mobile apps, and more. Candidates should have strong PHP skills and 5+ years of software development experience. This position offers a remote work option for South African residents, along with benefits like a 13th cheque and annual leave.

Benefits

13th Cheque upon completion of 12 months

15 days annual leave

SA-based remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience working with e-commerce platforms such as WooCommerce or Shopify is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Build web, desktop, and mobile applications.
• Enhance CRM and eCommerce platforms.
• Create real-time APIs and dashboards.

Skills

Strong experience with PHP

Problem-solving skills

Experience with MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL

Familiarity with AWS services

Frontend tools like React and WordPress

Tools

PuTTY

Git

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

Are you the kind of developer who enjoys solving real-world problems with real-world systems—from tracking parcels to streamlining internal operations? We're hiring an Intermediate Developer to join the tech team behind one of South Africa's leading logistics and eCommerce brands. You'll be instrumental in building and enhancing platforms that power CRMs, mobile apps, international commerce, and ERP systems—while working alongside senior engineers across the full development lifecycle. If you're eager to grow your engineering depth, ship quality code, and work across critical business systems, this is your next step.

WHAT YOU WILL BE BUILDING?

• Web, desktop, and mobile applications supporting operations, parcel tracking, and customer experience
• CRM and eCommerce platforms for delivery orchestration and business intelligence
• Real-time APIs and dashboards for logistics workflows and automation
• Backend services tightly integrated with analytics, finance, and ERP systems
• Infrastructure where performance, uptime, and data accuracy are non-negotiable

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

Technical Expertise

• 5 years+ of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with PHP
• Familiarity with MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
• Experience using PuTTY, and working with Supervisor scripts and cron jobs
• Practical knowledge of AWS services, including SES, SQS/SNS, EC2, RDS, and Lightsail
• Exposure to Node.js, Git, Dokploy, and Bref (serverless)
• Frontend tools like React and WordPress
• Experience working with e-commerce platforms such as WooCommerce or Shopify is a plus

Problem-Solving & Ownership

• Takes initiative on features and debugging in production environments
• Comfortable improving legacy systems while building out modern capabilities
• Can work independently, yet knows when to collaborate

Collaboration & Communication

• Works effectively across product, operations, and tech teams
• Communicates clearly and consistently, even in hybrid or remote settings
• Keen to grow through mentorship and broaden technical depth

YOUR REWARD

• 13th Cheque: Eligible upon completion of 12 months of service
• Annual Leave: 15 days
• Remote: SA-based remote work flexibility

For more roles, please have a look at our website (www.60degrees.com). or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/10287263/)