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PHP Developer (Laravel)

How2Apply Talent Network

Khayelitsha, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R46 000 – R68 000/month

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a fintech start-up in Khayelitsha. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Khayelitsha, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind

What you need

Experience writing automated tests
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

Nice if you have

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

What you get

Performance bonus
Paid certification exams and learning budget
Laptop and data allowance

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
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.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Khayelitsha; 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.

How to stand out

Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.