how2apply

PHP Developer (Laravel)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 6 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 Mbombela. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Pair with junior developers to unblock them

Must-haves

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Experience writing automated tests
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

Extra points for

Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes

What's in it for you

Hybrid or fully remote work
Paid certification exams and learning budget
Laptop and data allowance
Performance bonus

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mbombela really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus degree or diploma certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mbombela.

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.