Senior PHP Developer

Network Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Stellenbosch is seeking a skilled PHP Developer to join their high-impact tech team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP development and a passion for clean code. Responsibilities include developing scalable web applications and collaborating with other team members. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, including proficiency in PHP and relevant frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in PHP development.
• Proven experience working with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable PHP-based web applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers.
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices.

Skills

PHP proficiency

MySQL / PostgreSQL

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Education

BSc or other relevant degree

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

Job description

SUMMARY :

Join a High-Impact Tech Team!

Are you a skilled PHP Developer looking to work on innovative web solutions? Join a fast-growing tech company where your expertise will help shape scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications. We’re seeking a developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about backend development and clean code.

Position Info

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable PHP-based web applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless solutions.
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices are followed.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using modern development standards.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BSc or other relevant degree
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in PHP development.
• Proven experience working with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL / PostgreSQL, and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).