PHP - Junior Software Developer

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Software Developer based in Gqeberha, South Africa. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of PHP development experience and be skilled in building web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Responsibilities include maintaining existing applications and writing secure, maintainable code. This position offers a wonderful career opportunity with a great company.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of PHP development experience.
• Experience building web applications with PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Working knowledge of MySQL and relational database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing business applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Write clean, maintainable, secure code in object-oriented and procedural styles.
• Implement frontend features using standard web technologies.

Skills

PHP development

Web applications development

MySQL

Version control (Git)

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Debugging and problem-solving

RESTful APIs

Yii framework

Frontend frameworks (Vue, React)

Job description

Our Client in the Software and Technology Solutions Industry is seeking to employ a Junior Software Developer to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

2 to 4 years of PHP development experience secures.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits with a great company!

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of PHP development experience.
• Experience building web applications with PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Working knowledge of MySQL and relational database concepts (no design skills required).
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git.
• Solid understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, forms, sessions, cookies).
• Ability to work across frontend and backend responsibilities as needed.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with the Yii framework.
• Exposure to modern frontend frameworks (Vue, React, Alpine, Angular).
• Understanding of authentication flows and session management.
• Knowledge of accessibility and performance optimization.
• Experience with native Android (Java).
• Experience integrating or developing RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Maintain and enhance existing business applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Upgrade components of the tech stack where necessary.
• Write clean, maintainable, secure code in object-oriented and procedural styles.
• Consume REST APIs and handle JSON or XML data.
• Implement frontend features using standard web technologies.
• Work with relational databases, especially MySQL.
• Participate in code reviews, deployment processes, and documentation.
• Support and maintain a current production system, without introducing new technologies in the short term (2 years).

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.