PHP Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007795/DEP

Date posted:

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

400 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you a skilled Backend PHP Developer ready to build scalable, high-performance systems in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment? This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions while growing your career in a collaborative and innovative team.

POSITION INFO:
A leading, technology-focused organisation is seeking a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer to join their expanding engineering team. This environment encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and ownership of your career growth, giving you the tools and support needed to succeed.
In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing scalable web applications using modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, QA, and product managers to deliver robust and high-quality software solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, writing clean and efficient code, and working on complex systems within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Why apply:

Work with modern technologies and scalable systems
Remote working opportunity within South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using PHP (Laravel preferred)
Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration across systems
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code aligned with best practices
Manage and optimise MySQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement scalable improvements
Integrate third-party APIs and external services
Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: Relevant degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Experience:

Minimum 3+ years of professional PHP development experience
Strong experience with Laravel or similar frameworks
Solid understanding of OOP principles and MVC architecture

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in MySQL or similar relational databases (query optimisation, schema design)
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and XML
Version control experience using Git
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices
Familiarity with Docker or containerised environments
Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies is advantageous

Additional Requirements:

Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Must be South Africa-based with a fibre-ready home setup (minimum 100MB line)

Apply now!

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Software Developers (Back-End / Front-End / Full Stack)
Mobile Developers
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BI & SQL Experts
UI / UX Professionals
Data Scientists / Data Analysts
Big Data Professionals
Cloud Experts
Infrastructure Specialists
DevOps / SecOps Experts
Cyber Security Specialists
SEO / Digital Designers

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Frankie Deppe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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