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PHP Developer (Laravel)

How2Apply Talent Network

Epping, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a software development house in Epping. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work

Must-haves

Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

Helpful, not essential

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

What's in it for you

Medical aid and retirement fund
Hybrid or fully remote work
Paid certification exams and learning budget
Laptop and data allowance

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Epping really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: degree or diploma certificate plus list of projects with the tech stack you used on each.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Epping; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.
Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.