Senior PHP Developer_Port Elizabeth

Pro Tem; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the ISP sector is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to enhance backend systems and mentor junior developers. This role emphasizes technical leadership, project ownership, and collaboration on innovative products. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in PHP and microservices, making a significant impact on the future of communication technology.

Benefits

Innovative projects to lead

Autonomy & ownership of projects

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PHP development experience.
• Strong proficiency in MVC frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, Zend, or Phalcon.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of high-performance backend systems and drive refactoring into microservices.
• Lead technical decisions and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business objectives align with technical execution.

Skills

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Architectural Decision-Making

Advanced Problem-Solving

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Performance Optimization

Security Best Practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior PHP Developer_Port Elizabeth

About my client :

Join their innovative team at the forefront of technology, where they blend cutting-edge solutions with a passion for excellence in the ISP industry. They are not just developing software; they are architecting the future of communication. Be part of a workplace that values technical leadership, strategic thinking, and mentorship.

Job Details :

Take ownership of high-performance backend systems, driving the refactoring of applications into microservices and optimizing system architecture. You’ll lead technical decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability while working with Sandvine and RADIUS systems.

As a senior developer, you will mentor junior developers, enforce coding standards, and enhance error detection and reporting mechanisms. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, defining project roadmaps, KPIs, and best practices to ensure business objectives align with technical execution.

Essential Experience :

5+ years PHP development experience.

Strong proficiency in MVC frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, Zend, or Phalcon.

Experience designing and implementing microservices and scalable architectures.

Advantageous Experience :

Expertise in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong knowledge of version control, CI / CD pipelines.

Experience with high-availability systems and cloud-based deployments.

Skills :

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Architectural Decision-Making

Advanced Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Project Management & Stakeholder Communication

Performance Optimization & Security Best Practices

Why Join them?

Lead Innovative Projects : Architect cutting-edge solutions that redefine ISP technologies.

Growth & Influence : Play a key role in strategic decision-making, system design, and shaping the tech stack.

Collaborative Culture : Work with highly skilled teams, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and innovation.

Autonomy & Ownership : Take full ownership of projects with the freedom to drive technical excellence.