Senior Full Stack PHP Developer

HR Talent Partner SA; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Full Stack PHP Developer. This full-time position offers remote work options. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and Docker. Responsibilities include maintaining legacy PHP applications and collaborating with teams to implement scalable solutions. Candidates must be South African citizens and should send their CV if interested.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PHP and modern frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing legacy PHP applications.
• Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions.
• Write clean and efficient PHP code.

Skills

PHP (5.x and 8+ versions)

MySQL

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Docker

Git

Job description

Senior Full Stack PHP Developer required in Cape Town.

A well-established Software Development company is looking for a ‘Senior Full Stack PHP Developer’ to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. They have remote working options available.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for refining and improving legacy systems while delivering scalable, efficient, and modern solutions.

In addition to strong backend development skills, you should have a solid grasp of JavaScript and frontend technologies. Experience with Docker and containerization is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, enhance, and modernize existing legacy PHP applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient PHP code using best practices.
• Integrate frontend technologies and improve the user interface of legacy systems.
• Develop and manage containers using Docker to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues to ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Proven experience with PHP (5.x and 8+ versions).
• Strong knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Familiarity with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular).
• Experience working with legacy PHP systems and migrating or refactoring them.
• Proficiency with Docker and containerization workflows.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Desirable:

• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Knowledge of modern PHP frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and methodologies.

Applying for this position:

• Only open to South African citizens.
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.