Senior Sales Manager - Gaffneycline Energy Advisory, Angola & Southern Africa

NTT; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate PHP Developer, where your skills in PHP programming and web development will help maintain and enhance existing systems. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, optimize performance, and modernize legacy code in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence, with opportunities for professional growth and skill development. If you're passionate about coding and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PHP development with strong proficiency in PHP 7.x and 8.x.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the existing PHP-based system, focusing on performance and scalability.
• Refactor legacy code and develop new features while ensuring system stability.

Skills

PHP 7.x and 8.x

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Debugging

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Laravel

Symfony

CodeIgniter

Git

MariaDB/MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

We are seeking a talented and motivated Intermediate PHP Developer to join our dynamic team. The primary focus of this role will be maintaining and extending our existing PHP-based system. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in PHP programming and web development, with a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and maintainable code. Experience in working with and improving legacy systems is crucial for this position.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, optimize, and extend our existing PHP-based system as the primary function of this role.
• Analyse the current system architecture and implement improvements for better performance and scalability.
• Refactor and modernize legacy code to align with current best practices and standards.
• Develop new features and integrate them seamlessly with the existing codebase.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
• Implement automated testing to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Implement security updates and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the existing system.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in PHP development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP 7.x and 8.x.
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (MariaDB / MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices.
• Experience in maintaining and improving legacy systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern PHP practices.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Experience in system architecture and design.
• Experience with C#.NET (v7+).

Key Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand and work with complex, existing codebases.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Patience and perseverance when dealing with legacy code.

What We Offer:

• Automotive industry experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Workplace type: Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.