Senior PHP Developer

AES Global; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Vanilla PHP Developer to enhance and maintain their software products. With at least 5 years of experience required, the role offers the opportunity to work in agile teams and be part of an innovative environment focused on developing top-quality SaaS solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant development experience.
• Proficient in PHP, MySQL, and REST APIs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and improve existing ones based on sprint goals.
• Troubleshoot and support existing applications.
• Collaborate with teams throughout the development cycle.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

Sass

Git

REST APIs

Application/database optimization

Problem-Solving

Education

BSc in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Senior Vanilla PHP Developer (Fullstack/API Devs)

We are looking for a superstar Senior PHP Developer with expert skills in Vanilla PHP. Utilising your 5+ years of experience in PHP Development, you'll be vital to the success of developing and updating new and current features with our Development Team. You will be a cut above the rest if you have experience in the successful development of SaaS products.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Enhance Features - Build new and improve existing software features in line with sprint goals.
• Maintain and Debug Code - Troubleshoot, debug, and support existing applications based on performance metrics.
• Implement Architecture and Specifications - Write clean, efficient code following technical specifications and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate Across Teams - Work closely with developers, the lead developer, and product stakeholders throughout the development cycle.
• Go the Extra Mile - Take initiative on additional, high-impact tasks beyond regular duties to support team success.

Requirements:

• Educational & Experience Background - BSc in Computer Science/Engineering or similar, with 5+ years of relevant development experience.
• Technical Skills - Proficient in PHP, MySQL, Sass, Git, REST APIs, and application/database optimization best practices.
• Problem-Solving & Development - Skilled in designing, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-performance software systems.
• Teamwork & Communication - Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Work Environment Adaptability - Comfortable in agile/scrum teams, fast-paced environments, and working with international teams across time zones.