Senior Software Developer (CPT)

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead and guide a growing team. This challenging role is ideal for someone with over eight years of experience in PHP and AWS, looking to step into a larger leadership position. The candidate should have a solid background in software development and a keen interest in working in a fast-paced environment where growth and adaptability are key. Competitive compensation and a vibrant work atmosphere are on offer.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in software development.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development team and set priorities.
• Influence technical direction at a regional level.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

AWS (ECS, RDS, S3)

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Livewire

Lumen

unit & integration testing

Tailwind

Bootstrap

HubSpot

WordPress

Dusk

Education

Relevant qualification / proven track record

Tools

MySQL

CMS frameworks

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Software Developer (CPT) IT - Software Development

Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

Environment

Our client, a company on a mission to transform bicycle security, is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. This isn't just another dev job—it's an opportunity to grow into a leader. You'll help guide the team, set priorities, and work closely with the regional head to influence technical direction at a regional level. The organisation is in a rapid growth phase with more opportunities than they can take on, creating an exciting atmosphere of possibility. If you've ever felt ready to do more, contribute strategically, and step into a bigger role, this could be the perfect next step. If you're after something routine and predictable, you might not find it here—and if you're ready for challenge and growth, you'll thrive.

Requirements

• At least eight years of relevant experience
• Relevant qualification / proven track record

Tech / Platforms / Environment

• Non‑negotiable: PHP, Laravel, AWS (ECS, RDS, S3), GitHub & GitHub Actions
• Important: Livewire, Lumen, unit & integration testing
• Nice to have: Tailwind/Bootstrap, HubSpot, WordPress, Dusk

Other

• Lambdas, SQS, Aurora,
• CMS frameworks
• CI/CD
• MySQL.

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