Contract to perm opportunity
Full time in office based in Sandton
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled PHP Developer with expertise in Laravel to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web applications, collaborating with designers and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Write clean, well-structured, and efficient code following best practices.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs for data exchange between the server and clients.
- Conduct unit testing and debugging to ensure application quality and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in PHP development, with a strong focus on Laravel.
- Skills:
- Proficient in PHP, MySQL, and Laravel framework.
- Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., [URL Removed] React, or Angular).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and deployment processes.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Desired Skills:
- PHP
- SQL
- laravel