Job Description

Job Summary
ENVIRONMENT:
OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate - Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face Sprint planning sessions every three weeks in Somerset West, Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications using a modern tech stack. Applicants will require a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field, 3-7 years relevant work experience with proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, RESTful API & Git.
DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to improving development processes.

REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications -

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience/Skills -

• Intermediate to Senior (3-7+ years of professional Web Development experience).
• Back-End: Proficient in PHP and MySQL for building robust server-side applications and database management.
• Front-End: Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating responsive and interactive user interfaces.
• Experience with Laravel for Back-end Development.
• Proficiency in Vue.js for building dynamic Font-end applications.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for rapid and responsive UI styling.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with Version Control systems (e.g., Git).
• Flexible to accommodate occasional after-hours work for critical deployments or maintenance.

Preferred to haves -
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
Familiarity with DevOps practices, such as CI/CD pipelines or containerisation (e.g., Docker).
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit, Jest) and writing Unit/Integration Tests.
Understanding of software best practices and web accessibility standards.
Advantageous -

• Exposure to other frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Symfony).
• Experience with GenAI LLM Integration and Prompt Engineering.

Remote Work Requirements -

• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Intermediate Full-Stack Developer (3-6 years of experience):

• Salary Range: R31,000 to R45,000 per month
• Senior Full-Stack Developer (7+ years of experience):

• Salary Range: R61,000 to R81,000 per month

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