PHP Developer (Laravel)

How2Apply Talent Network
Rosslyn, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 47 min ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for an e-commerce platform in Rosslyn. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is Rosslyn-based, with most of your time spent at an e-commerce platform. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

  • Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
  • Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
  • Pair with junior developers to unblock them
  • Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
  • Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
  • Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language

What you need

  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases

Nice if you have

  • Docker and Kubernetes experience
  • Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: degree or diploma certificate, list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

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

How to stand out

  • Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.
  • For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRosslyn, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience2+ years
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date21 November 2026
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