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Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)

IT – Software Development
Cape Town – Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:
YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal candidate will have an interest in driving a solution from its infant phase by: Being involved in the gathering of requirements from clients and consultants, to planning the delivery based on the technology stack, to delivering and maintaining the solution. You will need a 3-year Computer Science/Information System Degree/Diploma with 2-3 years relevant work experience with Integration experience with API-based solutions a MUST-HAVE. Your tech toolset should include PHP 8+, RESTful JSON APIs, Webhooks, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript & CSS.
 
DUTIES:
  • Key technical resource in delivering scalable and stable integrations with 3rd party applications and middleware.
  • Understand and compile technical requirements for said integrations.
  • Work in a Consulting team to map out and implement solutions which are logical and maintainable.
  • Assist with the production of technical specifications and designs for client solution builds.
  • Contribute to implementation plans and assist in rollout.
  • Discover, validate, document and communicate business-process-related knowledge through modelling, simulating and analyzing current and future states, focusing on complex business outcomes using technical expertise in line with the business strategy.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • 3-Year Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or Information System or equivalent proven work experience.
 
Experience/Skills –
  • 2-3 Years Development experience.
  • Integration experience with API-based solutions is a MUST.
  • Web-based development knowledge and experience.
  • Good understanding of and experience with OOP.
  • Strong experience in API and webhook based integrations.
  • Creating and maintaining documentation.
  • Ability to investigate and/or develop appropriate solutions to technical problems.
  • Must be able to maintain and improve process logic.
Technologies – RESTful JSON APIs, Webhooks, PHP 8+, API integration experience, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
 
Advantageous –
  • Experience working in Agile.
  • Laravel.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Must be great at problem-solving and thinking outside the box.
  • Good written and spoken proactive communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Adapt and perform well when under pressure.
  • Seek understanding when details are unclear.
  • Learning/Growth mindset.  
  • Positive and proactive attitude. 

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