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PHP Software Developer IT - Software Development
Cape Town - Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:

A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP (Tall) Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside fellow team members. The candidate should possess at least 3 years of software development experience in any programming language, be well-versed in design patterns, development methodologies, and frameworks, and demonstrate a profound understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Furthermore, a deep insight into web technologies, encompassing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Tailwind, Alpine, etc., is essential.

DUTIES:

• Build software by writing code.
• Modify code to fix errors.
• Direct system testing and validation procedures with other team members.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.
• Work with developers and data scientists from other teams.
• Work closely with their in-house team as well as outsourced service providers and partners.
• Gather and evaluate user feedback.
• Recommend and execute improvements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Integrate software components and third-party programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 3 years of software development in any language.
• Familiarity with design patterns, development methodologies and frameworks.
• High level knowledge of the SDLC
• Insight of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Tailwind, Alpine etc.
• A thorough understanding of MySQL and related database technologies.
• The ability to develop and integrate custom APIs. (Google, Facebook etc.)

Additional skills that would be to a candidates advantage would be:

• Google Cloud experience
• Machine learning experience
• A good understanding of Linux
• Python and PHP development languages
• Experience in working with Big Data
• Experience with open-source software implementation, integration, and customisation

ATTRIBUTES:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Deadline driven.
• Clear communicator
• Team-player
• Proactive
• Solution-driven
• Ready to be accountable.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Have a proven multi-tasking record.
• Stress-tolerant and great at shifting priorities as demands change.

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