Duties: Application development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using PHP and its frameworks (like Laravel). API development: Build and maintain APIs for data exchange between server and client applications. Code quality and best practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards. Collaboration: Work with product managers, designers, and other developers to define project requirements and objectives. Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance. Testing: Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks . Keep up with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Requirements: Grade 12 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is often preferred. At least 4 years experience with PHP development. Consuming REST API and JSON Proficiency with one or more PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony). Strong understanding of database systems (e.g., MySQL) and SQL. Experience with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for deployment and infrastructure management. Knowledge of version control systems like Git. Experience with automated testing and continuous integration (CI/CD).

PHP Developer Shape the future of scalable, high-impact digital products. Pretoria | R60 000 to R65 000 per month | Digital Agency About Our Client A forward-thinking digital agency delivering enterprise-grade web and mobile solutions across diverse industries. They merge creativity, technology, and strategy to craft impactful digital products that drive business success. Their culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth in a space where technical excellence and professional development thrive. The Role: Technical Lead As the Technical Lead, you”ll own the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of projects from concept to completion. This senior, hands-on leadership role guides a multidisciplinary team across front-end, back-end, and DevOps domains. You”ll play a key role in shaping the evolution of the company”s technology stack, integrating emerging tools such as blockchain and AI, and ensuring that all solutions are secure, scalable, and high-performing. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary development team. Architect and implement scalable solutions using Next.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel. Oversee the entire software development lifecycle and ensure technical excellence at every stage. Translate business and client requirements into effective technical solutions. Drive adherence to coding standards, documentation, and version control best practices. Implement best practices in CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, performance optimisation, and security. Conduct architecture reviews and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption. Manage technical delivery schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation. Lead technical recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing skills development initiatives. About You 8 to 10 years of professional development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity. Proven track record in delivering enterprise-level web or mobile applications. Strong technical background across PHP, Laravel, Node.js (TypeScript), React, and Next.js. Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. Deep understanding of performance tuning, application security, and DevOps principles. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Passionate about mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning. Advantageous: exposure to blockchain, Web3, or Rust; AWS certification.