Remote PHP Backend Developer — Build Scalable APIs

Trans Union Llc; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer. You'll design and maintain scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in PHP development, a solid understanding of MySQL, and proficiency with REST APIs. This remote position requires clear communication skills and the ability to work independently within South Africa.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Expertise in Laravel or comparable PHP framework.
• Strong command of MySQL and relational database design.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to support integrations.
• Optimize application performance and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

PHP development experience

MySQL

Laravel or similar frameworks

Git

REST APIs

Unit testing

Docker

Redis

RabbitMQ

Vue.js or React

Job description

A leading technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer. You'll design and maintain scalable web applications using PHP and Laravel. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in PHP development, a solid understanding of MySQL, and proficiency with REST APIs. This remote position requires clear communication skills and the ability to work independently within South Africa.