Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Hard Skills

PHP (Scripting Language) Git (Version Control System) HyperText Markup Language (HTML) JavaScript (Programming Language) MySQL JQuery Application Programming Interface (API) MariaDB Web Server Security

Other Skills

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Detail Oriented
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Proven experience in web-based applications
Strong portfolio in PHP development
Expert-level proficiency in PHP
Knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL
Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
Experience with Git
Understanding of RESTful API design
Familiarity with web security best practices

Requirements:

Develop and maintain web applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Work through software development lifecycle
Write clean and maintainable code
Optimize database queries
Integrate RESTful APIs
Apply web security best practices
Participate in code reviews

Talent Shore

About Talent Shore

Talent Shore connects top talent in South Africa with leading recruitment businesses in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. We’re proud to be the first offshoring company, focussed on the recruitment sector, with a track record of successfully helping recruitment businesses to scale up through cost-effective talent acquisition and management. For companies, we take the risk out of the offshoring process by supporting your business to effectively scale your operations and maximise the productivity of your teams in the UK, Europe, USA and South Africa. South Africa has an amazing pool of talented and skilled professionals who can help your business grow. For SA employees, we are looking for Recruitment / Talent Acquisition / Admin / Compliance / Accounting specialists of varying levels of skill and experience. The international clients we work with offer excellent salaries, in-country support, professional development and real investment in your career growth. Reach out to our team today.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Role Overview:

As a PHP Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web-based applications from concept through deployment. You will collaborate closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications using PHP and related technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Work through the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and support
Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
Optimize database queries and structures for performance and scalability
Integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data communication
Apply best practices for web security and ensure application safety and integrity
Participate in code reviews, contribute ideas, and provide constructive feedback
Stay updated with emerging technologies and proactively adapt to new tools and frameworks

Requirements

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Proven experience developing web-based applications in a production environment
Strong portfolio or demonstrable experience in PHP development
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle best practices

Technical Skills:

Expert-level proficiency in PHP
Strong knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, including database design, query optimization, and stored procedures
Proficient in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Understanding of RESTful API design and integration
Familiarity with web security best practices
Ability to deliver efficient, clean, and well-documented code

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and technical discussions
Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and changing requirements
Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work