Senior PHP Full Stack Developer

Boardroom Appointments; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm is looking for a Senior PHP Full Stack Developer based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful candidate will maintain and update systems, ensure integration with banking interfaces, and optimize performance to enhance user experience. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and over five years of PHP development experience. The role offers a permanent position in an office environment with some remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of development experience.
• Experience with financial systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update company systems.
• Ensure seamless integration with banking interfaces.
• Optimize system performance for an optimal user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production systems.

Skills

PHP Developer

Laravel Framework

API Integration

NodeJS

Team Player

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Job description

About the job Senior PHP Full Stack Developer

Location: Umhlanga, Durban
Duration: Permanent
Work Environment: In Office (on-site), with the possibility of some remote days

Role Overview:

As a Senior PHP Full Stack Developer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and updating our systems, ensuring seamless integration with banking interfaces, and optimizing performance to enhance user experience. This hands-on role will see you directly contributing to the company's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update company systems.
• Ensure seamless integration with banking interfaces.
• Optimize system performance for an optimal user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements.
• Collaborate with the CEO and other team members to align technical efforts with business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of development experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• PHP Developer: 5+ years of experience.
• Laravel Framework: 1+ years of experience.
• API Integration: Experience with RESTful services.
• NodeJS: 1+ years of experience.
• Team Player: Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to support clients regarding system queries and platform integration.
• Experience with end-to-end processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Financial Systems Background: Experience with PSPs or third-party payment integrations.
• AWS Experience: Proficiency with services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.
• Serverless Framework: Knowledge and experience.
• Command-Line Proficiency: Comfortable with tools like Docker.
• Frontend Skills: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and UI frameworks.

Current Systems & Integrations:

• Backoffice Environment: Laravel (PHP), deployed using Lambda/Serverless Framework/Bref.sh.
• Instant EFT Platform: NodeJS screenscraper with a Laravel backend.
• APIs:CapitecPay, Adumo Card Processing, Peach Card Processing, CallPay Integrations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated experience working with banking interfaces and financial systems.
• Ability to independently manage and jump into projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot critical issues.
• A proactive learner keen on professional growth and contributing to the companys progress.
• Experience in a start-up environment is a plus, but not mandatory.