Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer

Location: Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

Department: CMS

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We’re looking for a skilled, innovative Senior Full-stack Developer to join our fast-growing FinTech Dev team (In-office, Somerset West). 
 

This isn’t just about writing code. We need a problem-solver, a collaborator, and a builder, someone who thrives in dynamic environments, understands high-volume, mission-critical applications, and is passionate about delivering clean, efficient, and secure user experiences. 

OUTCOMES: 
 
What Success Looks Like 

• Deliver high-quality, user-facing web applications and components that reliably interact with SQL and non-SQL databases, supporting a high volume of concurrent users. 

• Ensure our Property Management platform meets performance, security, and usability standards that drive customer satisfaction and business growth. 

• Successfully contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable technology solutions that maintain uptime and system reliability. 

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within timelines, maintaining clear communication and quality standards. 

• Continuously improve and update codebases and infrastructure to align with modern security best practices and technological advancements. 

CONTEXT: 
 
Where the work happens 

• Work within an agile Scrum environment, partnering closely with product owners, software developers, and QA teams. 

• Lead backend development using PHP (SlimPHP framework) for APIs and core business logic, while supporting frontend development using Vue.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+). 

• Operate in a cloud-based environment leveraging AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda), with databases including SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB. 

• Support real-time features and communications through technologies like Pusher and Websockets. 

• Help maintain and evolve a platform critical to property and accounting management used by thousands daily. 

COMPETENCIES: 
 
What You Bring 

• Expert-level proficiency in Software development, focusing on scalable, clean, and secure backend services. A willingness to work in PHP is required but previous experience is not. 

• Strong experience with JavaScript for frontend development, ecosystem tools like Vue CLI, Pinia, Vue Router, and Nuxt.js are beneficial but not required. 

• Skilled in frontend UI design fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and responsive design. 

• Solid understanding of database design and interaction with SQL and NoSQL systems (MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB). 

• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, integrating frontend and backend components efficiently. 

• Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, serverless functions (Lambda), and web server environments (IIS, Apache). 

• Ability to write efficient, maintainable, and secure code across the full stack. 

• Agile, collaborative, and communicative team player who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. 

• Proactive in staying updated on development trends, security best practices, and emerging technologies. 

CUSTOMER: 
 
Who This Work Serves 

• Internal product and operations teams relying on backend services to support business processes. 

• End users who interact daily with the platform via web and mobile apps, expecting reliability, security, and ease of use. 

• Business stakeholders requiring scalable technology solutions to support property management and accounting workflows. 

Requirements

IDEAL PROFILE SNAPSHOT: 

• 4+ years of professional experience in full-stack development. 

• Proven track record building scalable, user-facing web and mobile applications in high-volume, multi-user environments. 

• Deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+). 

• Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and backend frameworks. 

• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, Lambda), CI/CD pipelines, and real-time communication technologies (Pusher, Websockets). 

• Skilled at writing clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code. 

• Agile mindset with strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams. 

• Proactive learner who stays updated on latest security and development best practices. 

• Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments supporting always-on, mission-critical platforms.