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PHP Developer

IT – Software Development
Cape Town – Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:
A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP (Tall) Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside fellow team members. The candidate should possess at least 3 years of software development experience in any programming language, be well-versed in design patterns, development methodologies, and frameworks, and demonstrate a profound understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Furthermore, a deep insight into web technologies, encompassing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Tailwind, Alpine, etc., is essential.
 
DUTIES:
  • Build software by writing code.
  • Modify code to fix errors.
  • Direct system testing and validation procedures with other team members.
  • Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.
  • Work with developers and data scientists from other teams.
  • Work closely with their in-house team as well as outsourced service providers and partners.
  • Gather and evaluate user feedback.
  • Recommend and execute improvements.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
  • Integrate software components and third-party programs.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • A minimum of 3 years of software development in any language.
  • Familiarity with design patterns, development methodologies and frameworks.
  • High level knowledge of the SDLC
  • Insight of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Tailwind, Alpine etc.
  • A thorough understanding of MySQL and related database technologies.
  • The ability to develop and integrate custom API’s. (Google, Facebook etc.)
Additional skills that would be to a candidate’s advantage would be:
  • Google Cloud experience
  • Machine learning experience
  • A good understanding of Linux
  • Python and PHP development languages
  • Experience in working with Big Data
  • Experience with open-source software implementation, integration, and customisation
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Deadline driven.
  • Clear communicator
  • Team-player
  • Proactive
  • Solution-driven
  • Ready to be accountable.
  • Have a keen eye for detail.
  • Have a proven multi-tasking record.
  • Stress-tolerant and great at shifting priorities as demands change.