PHP Developer - Back End

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005018/Mel

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

390000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a passionate PHP developer ready to take your backend skills to the next level? Join a fast-paced, tech-driven team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in data-driven solutions, known for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to professional growth. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that empowers developers to lead, learn, and innovate daily.

As a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer, you’ll work on scalable web applications using modern frameworks like Laravel, contributing to impactful products used across industries. You’ll benefit from remote flexibility, a supportive team culture, and exposure to secure data integrations.

What’s in it for you?

Remote work flexibility across South Africa
Exposure to financial APIs and secure data environments
Opportunity to work with modern tech stacks and CI/CD pipelines
A culture that values learning, ownership, and career growth

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using PHP (Laravel preferred)
Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration
Optimize application performance and propose scalable solutions
Manage MySQL databases with efficient schema design and query optimization

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: Relevant IT qualification or degree
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional PHP development experience
Skills:
- Strong understanding of OOP and MVC architecture
- Proficiency in Laravel or similar PHP frameworks
- Experience with MySQL, Git, REST APIs, Docker, Redis, RabbitMQ
- Familiarity with frontend technologies (Vue.js or React) and CI/CD pipelines
Other Requirements:
- Must reside in South Africa with a fibre-ready home (minimum 100 Mbps line)
- Clear credit record may be required for certain roles

Apply now!
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I also specialize in recruiting in the following:
- Backend Development
- PHP
- Laravel
- Full Stack
- API Integration
- Remote IT Roles
- Secure Data Environments

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:

Mel Nandalall
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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