Senior PHP Developer

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Cape Town invites a Senior PHP Developer to join our dynamic development team, delivering robust Laravel applications, integrating RabbitMQ, and mentoring junior developers.

You will design scalable SQL schemas, implement AWS cloud solutions, ensure PCI compliance, build microservices and Web APIs, and use Docker for deployment. Strong PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Vue.js/Node.js experience is expected, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Job description

Job Description

You will join our dynamic development team, contributing to the design, implementation, and optimization of robust software solutions for our clients. As a Senior PHP Developer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality code and mentoring junior team members.

Your missions

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable PHP applications using Laravel
• Integrate and manage message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and database structures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Implement and maintain AWS cloud-based solutions
• Ensure application security and compliance with PCI Data Security Standard
• Develop and integrate Microservices and Web APIs
• Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software
• Mentor and support junior developers within the team

Your profile

• Experience in software development (minimum 7+ years)
• Experience in PHP; Laravel experience is a strong advantage
• Experience with MySQL
• Experience with AWS cloud
• Experience with queuing technologies (RabbitMQ or AWS SQS)
• Experience with Microservices and Web API integration
• Experience with JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML
• Experience with Vue.js and Node.js (or similar frameworks)
• Knowledge of PCI Data Security Standard
• Experience with Docker
• Knowledge of Java or Golang is beneficial
• You demonstrate strong problem‑solving and communication skills

What we offer

• An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.