Senior Developer

Network International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network International is seeking a seasoned software engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable payment solutions. The role involves collaborating with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver robust PHP/Laravel back-end and JavaScript front-end work.

You will write clean code, integrate with third-party APIs, optimize MySQL performance, and leverage AWS to deploy reliable web applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in software development.
• Proficient in PHP (Laravel) and MySQL.
• Experience with JavaScript (React/Vue) and frontend/backend integration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Write efficient, reusable code in PHP and JavaScript (React/Vue).
• Integrate with third-party APIs and web services.
• Optimize performance and scalability; resolve bottlenecks.
• Design and optimize MySQL database schemas and queries.
• Utilize AWS cloud services to deploy and manage apps.
• Contribute to development methodologies and tooling.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
• Stay updated with trends in web development and cloud computing.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

MySQL

AWS

Docker

Node.js

PCI DSS

RabbitMQ

SQS

Tools

React

Vue

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

About Us

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP's

At Network International, we always stay ahead. In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

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At Network International, every second counts. As a leader in the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

We recognize industry trends, the dual nature of technological advancements, and the scarcity of top talent. This is why we prioritize investing in our people.

Here, you’ll work alongside industry experts to solve complex problems and leverage cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the competition.

We offer a culture where your skills are valued, your growth is prioritized, and your achievements are recognized—because winning isn't just our goal; it's our standard.

About The Team

The team is a small, specialized group of developers, focused on the development and maintenance of various payment solution within our product offering. The team collaborates closely with Product Managers, QA, DevOps, architects, agile project managers, Marketing, and other team leads.

About You

You’d love working with us If you thrive in a fast-paced environment helping meet the demands of our rapid growth. You are a leader who enjoys working with people (not just technology). You can maximize team performance and capitalize on individual team members’ strengths. You will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining both new and existing solutions within product offering.

You’ll fit in perfectly with our culture if you:

• Get energized by a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy collaborating in office among your colleagues.
• Can thrive under pressure.
• Regard collaboration as an essential part of getting the job done.
• Take pride in being a self-starter who is highly motivated.
• Do not require micromanagement.
• Take feedback well and use it for self-improvement.
• Can have difficult conversations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Welcome change, new ideas, and new ways of working.
• Value the importance of diversity.
• Can work in an Agile or Waterfall environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write efficient, clean, and reusable code in PHP, JavaScript (React/Vue), and other related technologies to implement front-end and back-end solutions.
• Integrate web applications with various third‑party APIs and web services, ensuring smooth data exchange and functionality.
• Optimize application performance and scalability, identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the system.
• Work closely with the database team to design and implement database schemas, queries, and optimizations in MySQL.
• Utilize AWS cloud services to deploy and manage web applications, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development methodologies, processes, and tools to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in the applications, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies related to web development, cloud computing, and software engineering.

Qualifications For Internal Candidates

• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in software development
• Experience in PHP (Laravel) essential
• Experience with MySQL essential
• Knowledge of Java, Golang and beneficial
• Experience in any or all of the following advantageous
• Microservices and Web API integration
• JavaScript, jQuery
• CSS, HTML
• Vue.js and Node.js (or similar frameworks)
• PCI - Data Security Standard
• AWS cloud
• Queuing technologies (RabbitMQ / AWS SQS)
• Docker

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.