Cape Town City Centre: PHP Developer

PHP Developer Launch your development career on next-gen AI communication platforms Remote | Junior to Intermediate Level | Salary: Market-related About Our Client Our client is a global digital experience and automation consultancy specialising in customer engagement, communication intelligence, and AI-driven process optimisation. They partner with enterprise organisations across multiple regions, helping them modernise the way they interact with customers through smart automation, data-driven insights, and Generative/Agentic AI technology. The business is a fast-growing, innovation-focused company that offers a collaborative environment where developers can learn, contribute, and work on impactful real-world solutions. The Role: Software Developer (Junior-level) PHP This role is ideal for an early-career developer passionate about full-stack PHP development and excited about the evolution of intelligent virtual agents and automated customer experience platforms. You”ll work across both back-end and front-end components, supporting platform builds, integrations, and enhancements while collaborating with AI and automation teams to deliver robust, scalable digital experiences for enterprise clients. Key Responsibilities Bring 2 to 4 years of PHP development experience into migrating, building, extending, and maintaining PHP-based platforms Develop web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL (MySQL) Configure, integrate, and maintain Intelligent Virtual Agents using native tools Work closely with AI and automation specialists to deliver seamless omnichannel solutions Adhere to internal development methodologies, coding standards, and best practices Support, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications and infrastructure Contribute to documentation, system knowledge, and team collaboration About You 2 to 4 years of hands-on PHP development experience Strong front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript Solid SQL knowledge, particularly MySQL Familiar with Git or similar version control systems Experience with MVC frameworks (Laravel advantageous) Understanding of object-oriented programming principles Exposure to state management systems is beneficial Comfortable with Agile/Scrum workflows Experience with AWS or Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) is advantageous Any exposure to Agentic AI, virtual assistants, or bot technologies is highly regarded Diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (degree advantageous) Curious, self-driven, and eager to grow in a tech-forward environment Strong communicator with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset