Intermediate - Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote)

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face Sprint planning sessions every three weeks in Somerset West, Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications using a modern tech stack. Applicants will require a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field, 3-7 years relevant work experience with proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, [URL Removed] Tailwind CSS, RESTful API & Git.

DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to improving development processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience/Skills -

• Intermediate to Senior (3-7+ years of professional Web Development experience).
• Back-End: Proficient in PHP and MySQL for building robust server-side applications and database management.
• Front-End: Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating responsive and interactive user interfaces.
• Experience with Laravel for Back-end Development.
• Proficiency in [URL Removed] for building dynamic Font-end applications.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for rapid and responsive UI styling.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with Version Control systems (e.g., Git).
• Flexible to accommodate occasional after-hours work for critical deployments or maintenance.

Preferred to haves -

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

Familiarity with DevOps practices, such as CI/CD pipelines or containerisation (e.g., Docker).

Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit, Jest) and writing Unit/Integration Tests.

Understanding of software best practices and web accessibility standards.

Advantageous –

• Exposure to other frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Symfony).
• Experience with GenAI LLM Integration and Prompt Engineering.

Remote Work Requirements -

• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

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Desired Skills:

• Intermediate
• Senior
• Full