Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)

SUMMARY:
This role focuses on building, maintaining and scaling web-based communication products using PHP and modern front-end technologies.

POSITION INFO:

Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)
Build and scale modern communication platforms with real-world impact
Pretoria (office-based) | R30 000 – R40 000

About Our Client
Our client is a communications software company delivering scalable messaging and communication solutions for businesses of all sizes. They build and maintain a growing suite of SMS, USSD and OTT products used in both local and international markets.

The Role: Full Stack Developer (PHP / JavaScript)
This role focuses on building, maintaining and scaling web-based communication products using PHP and modern front-end technologies. You will work across the full stack, contributing to system design, feature development and architectural decisions while collaborating closely with other developers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain full stack web applications using PHP and JavaScript

• Build and extend backend systems, APIs and microservices

• Design and manage relational databases and data structures

• Implement complex frontend functionality from UI logic through to CSS presentation

• Collaborate with the team on system architecture, feature planning and technical decisions

• Rapidly design, build, test and iterate new features

• Contribute to specifications, documentation and technical discussions

• Research, evaluate and implement new technologies where appropriate

• Participate in scheduled after-hours support on a rotating basis

About You

• 3+ years of full stack development experience

• Strong proficiency in PHP and JavaScript

• Experience with relational databases and RESTful API design

• Solid understanding of modern front-end frameworks and CSS

• Able to contribute to architectural decisions and system design

• Fast learner with a proactive and collaborative approach

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment

• Willingness to participate in after-hours support rotation