Datafin

Intermediate PHP Developer (Laravel)

IT – Software Development
Stellenbosch – Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:
DESIGN, develop & unit test applications as your coding talents as a strong Intermediate PHP Developer is sought to join the closeknit team of a cutting-edge FinTech company in Stellenbosch. As the company offers a hybrid working environment, you must be proficient in virtual team management and be able to manage deliverables in a virtual setting. The ideal candidate requires a College/University Degree in Computer Science or related field, have 3+ years’ work experience as a Software Developer including strong proficiency in PHP, Laravel & JavaScript. You also need to have experience with Linux (preferably Ubuntu), AWS, Azure GCP and a solid understanding of Object–Oriented and Service–Oriented application development techniques and theories.
 
DUTIES:
Reporting to the DevOps Manager –
  • Maintain high standards of software quality.
  • Collaborate with other Software Developers, Business Analysts and Software Architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web– and Android based business applications.
  • Assist in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.
  • Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards.
  • Participate in peer–reviews of solution designs and related code.
  • Package and support deployment of releases.
  • Work with teammates in the upgrade and rewrite of legacy software.
  • Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications.
  • Analyse and resolve technical and application problems.
  • Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties.
  • Adhere to high–quality development principles while delivering solutions on–time and on–budget.
  • Provide third–level support to business users.
  • Research and evaluate a variety of software products to promote efficiency and quality of products.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • College or University Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
 
Experience/Skills –
  • 3+ Years’ experience as a Software Developer.
  • Proficient with PHP, Laravel and JavaScript.
  • Linux sysadmin knowledge preferably Ubuntu.
  • Experience designing and developing enterprise grade software.
  • With one of the major Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure GCP), preferably AWS.
  • Experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments.
  • Experience with automated testing.
  • Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience with debugging, performance profiling and optimization.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Object–Oriented and Service–Oriented application development techniques and theories.
  • Web development technologies.
  • Experience with database development including relational database design, SQL and ORM technologies.
  • Experience with user interface design and prototyping.
  • Experience with API design interfacing with ERP systems.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • An intelligent, strong, tech savvy, outcomes focussed professional.
  • Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.