PHP / Laravel Developer (AI-Driven Web Projects)

Remote Choice; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company is seeking an experienced PHP and Laravel Developer for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will design and deliver scalable codebases, work on modern and legacy systems, and utilise AI tools to enhance development processes. Strong communication skills and a passion for technology are essential. Join a collaborative team and drive innovation in code quality and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in PHP and Laravel, including familiarity with PHP 5.
• Experienced with GitHub and version control.
• Detail-oriented and thrives in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality PHP/Laravel codebases.
• Utilise AI-powered tools to enhance productivity.
• Train or support non-technical colleagues in CMS usage.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

GitHub

AI-assisted development

Debugging

Tools

CI/CD workflows

Job description

About The Role

We’re seeking an experienced PHP and Laravel Developer with a deep love for technology and a genuine curiosity about how AI is transforming modern development.

Our client manages and rebuilds a suite of dynamic web properties — some built in pure PHP, others within the Laravel framework — and they’re looking for someone who can confidently work across both environments, including occasional legacy systems (PHP 5).

This is a hands-on, fully remote role where you’ll take ownership of feature delivery, performance optimisation, and technical problem-solving — while leveraging AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and elevate code quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable PHP/Laravel codebases.
• Work across both modern and legacy systems, contributing to rebuild and modernisation projects.
• Utilise AI-powered development and diagnostic tools to boost productivity and maintain code excellence.
• Refactor and optimise existing codebases for improved performance and stability.
• Collaborate via GitHub to assess, prioritise, and refine development tasks, ensuring alignment with sprint goals.
• Maintain robust security standards and ensure optimal system performance.
• Quickly resolve technical or IT issues to minimise downtime.
• Occasionally train or support non-technical colleagues in CMS usage and web best practices.
• Communicate progress clearly and proactively with the wider remote team.

About You

• Highly proficient in PHP and Laravel (including familiarity with PHP 5 and newer versions).
• Experienced with GitHub, version control, and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Passionate about AI-assisted development, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Confident debugging and refactoring complex systems.
• Strong communicator — able to explain technical issues in simple terms.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and thrives in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.