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.