Port Elizabeth: Software Developer (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery) posted by Talent Scout Recruitment

Job Specification – Software Developer
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and enhance current business applications using PHP, HTML,
CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. Upgrade to newer versions of current tech stack
Write clean, maintainable, and secure code (object-oriented and procedural).
Consume REST APIs and handle JSON/XML data.
Implement frontend features using standard web technologies
Work with relational databases (MySQL).
Participate in code reviews, deployments, and documentation efforts.
The requirement is for a current production system, and no new technologies will be
added in the short term (2 years).
Minimum Requirements:
24 years of PHP development experience.
Experience building php web applications with HTML, CSS,JavaScript
and jQuery.
Working knowledge of MySQL and relational database concepts. No design skills
required
Proficient in version control (Git)
Solid understanding of web architecture, including HTTP, forms, sessions, and
cookies.
Ability to work across both frontend and backend as needed
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting abilities.
A proven aptitude for quickly learning
Nice to Have:
Experience with the Yii framework (highly preferred).
Exposure to modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, Alpine.js, Angular).
Knowledge of authentication flows and session management.
Understanding of accessibility and performance optimization in web applications.
Native Android (Java)
Experience integrating or developing RESTful APIs.
A proven aptitude for quickly learning and applying new technologies.
Soft Skills:
Able to work both independently and in a team.
Comfortable communicating requirements, blockers, and ideas.
Willingness to learn and take ownership of features.
Be able to support and assist end users as well as be able to communicate with top
management.