Senior PHP Developer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated PHP Developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will write clean, well-designed code and contribute to software development from specification to launch. Responsibilities include troubleshooting software, maintaining core products, and following best practices in development. Candidates should have proven PHP experience and a degree in Computer Science. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience. Connect with our team on LinkedIn or apply through our website.

Qualifications

• Proven software development experience in PHP.
• Understanding of open source projects like Joomla, Drupal, etc.
• Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-designed code.
• Produce detailed specifications.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain core product software.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Follow industry best practices.
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary.

Skills

PHP development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AJAX

Relational databases

Version control tools

Working with APIs

Education

BS/MS degree in Computer Science

Tools

Joomla

Drupal

osCommerce

Job description

We are looking for a PHP Developer who is dedicated to the craft, writes code that they are proud of and can hit the ground running. A PHP Developer writes beautiful, fast PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable way that improves the code base of our products in meaningful ways.

You will be a part of a full-stack creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the ongoing software development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and launching.

Responsibilities

• Write “clean”, well-designed code
• Produce detailed specifications
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Follow industry best practices
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

Requirements

• Proven software development experience in PHP
• Understanding of open source projects like Joomla, Drupal, Wikis, osCommerce, etc
• Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX etc
• Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services
• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, Ebay etc)
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.

Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website:hireresolve.usor email us:[e-mail]
• Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Chandre Cronje, Carmen Schafer or Simone Smith on LinkedIn