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PHP Developer (Laravel)

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R55 750 – R82 000/month

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Job Description

A software development house in Stellenbosch needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Stellenbosch (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Medical aid and retirement fund
Hybrid or fully remote work
Performance bonus

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Stellenbosch really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each, degree or diploma certificate plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
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 8 working days.

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

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.