ENVIRONMENT:A global Provider of cutting-edge IT Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Senior PHP Backend Developer to join its team at its Sandton offices where you will be responsible for managing back-end services. The primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of products and client solutions. You will also be responsible for building and/or integrating the front-end elements built and designed by your co-workers. You will require a Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering or Maths OR recognized Software Development Certification with at least 7 years commercial coding experience in OOP PHP and 1+ years Retail business knowledge. Your tech toolset must also include XHTML, CSS, XML, MySQL/MSSQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL/Firebase, Silverstripe, Zend, Yii, Laravel, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Symfony, WordPress, Joomla, CDN, Azure/AWS, SSL, SFTP, SOAP, REST, VPN, [URL Removed] maintenance, integration and support of web application products and customer solutions.
REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics (NQF 7 or Higher) from a recognized university is preferable OR
- Recognised Software Development Certification.
Experience/Skills –
- 7 to 10 Years of commercial coding experience in OOP PHP.
- 1+ Years Retail business knowledge.
- Experience in XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL/MSSQL/PostgreSQL, NoSQL/Firebase.
- Software & Tools – Notepad++/Sublime/NotepadSoft, Navicat/SQLyog, Postman, Photoshop or [URL Removed] Google tools, Office Suite.
- Web Servers – Apache, Ngnix, IIS.
- Operating Systems – Windows XP/2003/7/10, Mac OS, Ubuntu/Debian/RedHat.
- CMS (the more the better) – WordPress, Joomla.
- PHP Frameworks (the more the better) – Silverstripe, Zend, Yii, Laravel, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Symfony.
- JavaScript Frameworks – Prototype, jQuery, [URL Removed] Tech – CDN, Azure/AWS, SSL, SFTP, SOAP, REST, VPN, USSD.
- Proficient in fundamentals of Object-Oriented design, data structures, algorithm design and complexity analysis.
- Able to design and build data stores with complex relationships (Relational or NoSQL).
- Understanding of MVC design patterns.
- Experience with AJAX technology.
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3.
- Ability to build/design distributed systems, back-end APIs, or Microservices.
- Understanding accessibility and security compliance.
- Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions.
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Familiar with Unit Testing, Performance, Load, and End-to-end integration tests.
- Worked within an Agile DevOps environment.
- Understand and able to implement coding standards.
- The ability to lead a Development team.
- Own transport essential.
Advantageous
- JAVA, .NET, Oracle are a plus.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Consult and interact with customers.
- Deliver under pressure.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Self-motivated.
- Customer service delivery orientated.
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:When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. OnlySA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Please e-mail a word copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed] and mention the reference numbers of the jobs. We have a list of jobs on [URL Removed] Datafin IT Recruitment – Cape Town Jobs.