PHP Software Engineer

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Department: Development

Workplace: remote

Description

About Deployteq 

Deployteq is a specialist provider of online marketing technology, focused on developing and delivering high-quality solutions to clients worldwide. Based in Huis ter Heide, the team of 75+ professionals collaborates to create an engaging, innovative environment that supports both personal growth and business success. The organisation is focused on enhancing customer loyalty and value through efficient and effective products and services. 

Role Overview 

As a Software Engineer within the Product & Support team, you will design, develop, enhance and test Deployteq’s products. You will work independently while contributing to the wider technical direction, ensuring solutions align with the overall architecture and infrastructure. The role also involves knowledge sharing and continuous product improvement to maintain a competitive edge. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop and implement new product features and enhancements 
• Translate complex concepts and technical designs into structured software solutions 
• Provide technical input and guidance on complex challenges 
• Deliver second-line support for technical issues and defects 
• Review and support the work of junior developers 
• Contribute to development and testing environments 
• Follow internal processes and ISO 27001 standards to ensure quality and risk mitigation 
• Handle sensitive company and client data with discretion 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Work closely with the Product Director and wider product team 
• Participate in project and team meetings 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment 

Experience & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in software development 
• Experience with object-oriented development and web technologies 
• Strong understanding of IT systems, computing, and internet technologies 
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into practical solutions 

Technical Skills 

Core Technologies: 

• PHP and / or Go
• MySQL 
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD (Argo)

 Additional Technologies:

• Clickhouse
• Linux
• JavaScript
• RabbitMQ
• Redis

 Personal Attributes 

• Strong technical curiosity and interest in emerging technologies 
• Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership 
• Able to clearly communicate and justify ideas 
• Collaborative team player with a pragmatic mindset 
• Detail-oriented and quality focused 
• Resilient, flexible and able to work under pressure

Ready to turn product vision into technical reality?
We’d love to hear from you.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

 We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together. 

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

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