Full-Stack Backend Developer (PHP)

Centurion – Onsite
Market-related (Based on qualifications & experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Full-Stack Backend Developer (PHP) to join a dynamic development team based in Centurion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems while contributing to front-end functionality where required.

This role requires strong backend architecture capabilities combined with solid full-stack exposure and the ability to work in a structured, onsite development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services

• Work with databases to design, optimize, and maintain data structures

• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements

• Write clean, secure, and maintainable code

• Participate in system architecture discussions and technical planning

• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues

• Ensure application security and data protection standards

• Perform code reviews and maintain version control

• Contribute to system documentation and development standards

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

• Proven experience as a PHP Developer (Full-Stack exposure required)

• Strong backend development experience

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles

• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)

• Experience building and consuming REST APIs

• Experience with version control systems (Git)

• Understanding of MVC frameworks

Technical Skills (Must-Have)

• PHP (advanced proficiency)

• Laravel, Symfony, or similar PHP frameworks

• SQL & database optimization

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript

• API development & integration

• Authentication & security implementation

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)

• Docker / containerization exposure

• CI/CD pipelines

• DevOps practices understanding

• Performance optimization experience

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Analytical mindset

• Ability to work independently

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Detail-oriented with structured coding standards