Software Engineer (PHP)

Mukuru; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 720 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Pretoria is seeking a Software Engineer (PHP) to join their Financial Services Engineering Team. You will design and deliver scalable solutions while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in PHP, strong expertise in frameworks like Laravel, and a passion for creating impactful technology. This role offers opportunities for collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with strong expertise in PHP.
• Proven experience with PHP frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for building, testing, and deploying applications.
• Strong knowledge of web application architecture, OOP, and SOLID principles.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable code.
• Design and implement features using modern PHP frameworks.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

PHP

Docker

Database management

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Git workflows

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About Mukuru

Mukuru is one of Africa’s leading FinTech companies, on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable, and reliable for everyone. With over 40 million cross-border transactions processed, we’re transforming how communities move money and access financial tools that improve everyday life.

From remittances to insurance, the Mukuru Money Card, and payment solutions for businesses, our ecosystem connects millions of customers across Africa — built on trust, innovation, and inclusion.

If you’re passionate about building technology that makes a difference and want to be part of something meaningful, Mukuru is the place for you.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Software Engineer (PHP) to join our Financial Services Engineering Team — a group of innovative developers building scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that power Mukuru’s products.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and deliver features that impact customers across Africa. You’ll take ownership of complex projects, mentor teammates, and shape the technical direction of our platforms. This is your chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your code creates real-world impact every single day.

What You’ll Do

1. Build & Deliver Scalable Solutions

• Write high-quality, maintainable code that sets the standard for engineering excellence.

• Design and implement medium-to-large features using modern PHP frameworks and open-source technologies.

• Contribute to system architecture discussions and make technical decisions that shape the future of Mukuru’s platforms.

2. Lead by Example

• Act as a mentor and technical guide to junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and growth.

• Promote best practices in coding, design patterns, testing, and DevOps.

• Champion software quality, encouraging collaboration and shared ownership across the team.

3. Collaborate & Innovate

• Partner with cross-functional teams — from Product and QA to Data and DevOps — to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Engage in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive improvements in performance and process.

• Contribute to our evolving microservices architecture and help integrate new tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies.

4. Maintain & Optimize Systems

• Ensure code reliability through robust testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.

• Manage databases, perform migrations, and ensure smooth data transformations.

• Optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability across platforms.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with strong expertise in PHP.

• Proven experience with PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony) and open-source technologies.

• Hands-on experience with Docker for building, testing, and deploying applications.

• Strong understanding of database management (data migration, transformation, and scripting).

• Experience with modern Git workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of web application architecture, OOP, and SOLID design principles.

• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred).

• Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) teams.

Nice to Have:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial systems.

• Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams.

• Knowledge of test automation and DevOps practices.

• Exposure to fintech systems or regulated environments.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A problem-solver who loves tackling complex technical challenges.

• A team player who believes great products are built through collaboration.

• A mentor and leader, passionate about uplifting others through knowledge sharing.

• Adaptable, curious, and excited about learning new tools and technologies.

• Driven by impact — you want your work to make a real difference.

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS