Senior WordPress PHP Web Developer - Hybrid (Cape Town)

IQ Business Group; Cape Town; Ibrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IQ Business Group in Cape Town seeks a Senior Web Developer for a 12‑month contract to lead PHP/WordPress development, API integrations, and responsive front‑end design. You will collaborate with UI/UX to implement complex features, optimise performance, and ensure security.

The role requires strong WordPress, PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern JS frameworks. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days on-site and 2 days WFH, supporting an international client base.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or related field is required/advantageous.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience with a strong WordPress focus.
• Proficiency with front-end tech; Bootstrap-based responsive UI; familiarity with React or Angular.
• Strong back-end experience with PHP, WordPress core, themes, plugins, and APIs.
• Experience with MySQL for WordPress applications.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and external services.
• Git version control proficiency.
• Knowledge of WordPress architecture, hooks, filters and security best practices.
• Docker experience for WP development environments (advantageous).
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) (advantageous).
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit) (advantageous).

Mansioni

• Lead solution design and develop PHP/WordPress features including custom themes, plugins and APIs.
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress APIs and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with UI/UX to translate designs into responsive UI using Bootstrap/React/Angular.
• Deliver complex WordPress platforms with advanced functionality.
• Debug independently and provide effective solutions.
• Optimize WordPress apps for speed, scalability, and security.
• Write clean, maintainable WordPress code for themes and plugins.
• Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and establish development standards.
• Stay updated on WordPress and web technology trends.

Conoscenze

WordPress

PHP

Full-stack

Bootstrap

React/Angular

MySQL

REST APIs

Git

Security best practices

DevOps

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Descrizione del lavoro

IQ Business Group in Cape Town seeks a Senior Web Developer for a 12‑month contract to lead PHP/WordPress development, API integrations, and responsive front‑end design. You will collaborate with UI/UX to implement complex features, optimise performance, and ensure security.

The role requires strong WordPress, PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern JS frameworks. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days on-site and 2 days WFH, supporting an international client base.