Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer

WeconnectU; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

WeconnectU in Somerset West is seeking a Senior Full-stack Developer to join our FinTech Dev team. The role is in-office, Somerset West, focused on delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications and APIs.

You will work with PHP (SlimPHP), Vue.js, and AWS, building robust backend services while supporting frontend development in a fast-paced, collaborative agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Proven track record building scalable web and mobile apps in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend tooling.
• Experience with PHP and Slim framework for APIs and business logic.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services, SQL/NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, user-facing web apps and components that reliably interact with SQL and non-SQL databases.
• Ensure performance, security, and usability standards for the Property Management platform.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable technology solutions that maintain uptime and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile Scrum environment.
• Maintain and evolve codebases and infrastructure with modern security practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript ES6+

Agile / Scrum

Team collaboration

Tools

SlimPHP framework

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda)

Pusher/Websockets

CI/CD pipelines

IIS/Apache servers

Job description

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OUTCOMES:

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver high-quality, user-facing web applications and components that reliably interact with SQL and non-SQL databases, supporting a high volume of concurrent users.

• Ensure our Property Management platform meets performance, security, and usability standards that drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

• Successfully contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable technology solutions thatmaintainuptime and system reliability.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within timelines,maintainingclear communication and quality standards.

• Continuously improve and update codebases and infrastructure to align with modern security best practices and technological advancements.

CONTEXT:

Where the work happens

• Work within an agile Scrum environment, partnering closely with product owners, software developers, and QA teams.

• Lead backend development using PHP (SlimPHPframework) for APIs and core business logic, while supporting frontend development using Vue.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

• Operate in a cloud-based environmentleveragingAWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda), with databases including SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB.

• Support real-time features and communications through technologies like Pusher andWebsockets.

• Helpmaintainand evolve a platform critical to property and accounting management used by thousands daily.

COMPETENCIES:

What You Bring

• Expert-levelproficiencyinSoftware development,focusing on scalable, clean, and secure backend services.A willingness to work inPHPisrequiredbutpreviousexperience is not.

• Strong experience with JavaScript for frontend development, ecosystem tools like Vue CLI,Pinia, Vue Router, and Nuxt.jsare beneficial but notrequired.

• Skilled in frontend UI design fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and responsive design.

• Solid understanding of database design and interaction with SQL and NoSQL systems (MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB).

• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, integrating frontend and backend components efficiently.

• Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, serverless functions (Lambda), and web server environments (IIS, Apache).

• Ability to write efficient, maintainable, and secure code across the full stack.

• Agile, collaborative, and communicative team player who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Proactive in staying updated on development trends, security best practices, and emerging technologies.

CUSTOMER:

Who This Work Serves

• Internal product and operations teams relying on backend services to support business processes.

• End users who interact daily with the platform via web and mobile apps, expecting reliability, security, and ease of use.

• Business stakeholders requiring scalable technology solutions to support property management and accounting workflows.

IDEAL PROFILE SNAPSHOT:

• 4+years of professional experience infull-stackdevelopment.

• Proventrack recordbuilding scalable, user-facing web and mobile applications in high-volume, multi-user environments.

• Deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+).

• Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and backend frameworks.

• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, Lambda), CI/CD pipelines, and real-time communication technologies (Pusher,Websockets).

• Skilled at writing clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code.

• Agile mindset with strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams.

• Proactive learner who stays updated on latest security and development best practices.

• Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments supporting always-on, mission-critical platforms.