South Africa: Junior Project Manager (Office Based) posted by Fouche & Co Recruitment

Step into a world of innovation with a leading software development company that’s driving change through cutting-edge technology. Our client specializes in building solutions that tackle real-world challenges.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications using a variety of technologies, including PHP, C#, MySQL, CSS, React, and Node.js. Your ability to work across both front-end and back-end development will be essential in delivering top-tier software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Applications: Write clean, efficient, and scalable code for web applications using PHP, C#, MySQL, CSS, React, and Node.js.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
• Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize relational databases, primarily using MySQL, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Front-End Development: Build responsive, dynamic user interfaces that provide an excellent user experience, utilizing CSS and React.
• Back-End Development: Develop robust, secure back-end services using PHP and Node.js to support the functionality of web applications.
• Framework Utilization: Leverage PHP frameworks, particularly Yii, to create structured and maintainable applications that are easy to scale and maintain.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve bugs, conduct thorough code reviews, and optimize application performance to ensure smooth operation.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for all code, systems, and development processes to facilitate ongoing maintenance and future development.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends to ensure that our software remains at the forefront of innovation.

Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail in both coding and debugging.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for technology and a drive to continuously improve and learn new skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Office Based – 8:00 – 17:00 Mon – Friday
• Proficiency in PHP, C#, and JavaScript, with a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
• Expertise in working with MySQL, including complex queries and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with front-end technologies such as CSS, HTML, and React.
• Solid experience with back-end development using Node.js and PHP.
• Familiarity with PHP frameworks, particularly Yii, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in version control using Git.
• Experience with additional PHP frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter, and knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud services (AWS or Azure) is a plus.

Remuneration: R15 000 – R25 000 (Dependent on previous experience across platforms)

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted ***