how2apply

PHP Developer (Laravel)

How2Apply Talent Network

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

A software development house in Newcastle needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Newcastle; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards

What you need

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: degree or diploma certificate, list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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