Senior FullStack Developer (PHP)

Our client is seeking an experienced PHP Developer to join a fast-growing FinTech development team. You will be working on a high-volume, mission-critical Property Management platform used by thousands of users every day.

Location: Somerset West, Cape Town
Work Model: In-office
Experience: 4+ years

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain scalable, user-facing web applications
• Lead backend development utilizing PHP and SlimPHP
• Build and support robust frontend functionality using Vue.js and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Manage and optimize databases using SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB
• Design, develop, and integrate secure REST APIs
• Leverage cloud infrastructure with AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployments, and overall system reliability
• Support real-time functionality using WebSockets and Pusher
• Collaborate within an Agile Scrum environment alongside developers, QA engineers, product owners, and key stakeholders
• Continuously improve application performance, security standards, and code quality

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional Full Stack Development experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong expertise in PHP and modern backend development
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap
• Demonstrated experience with Vue.js and responsive UI development
• Solid background in both SQL and NoSQL database management
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD workflows
• Proven track record of building or supporting high-volume, always-on applications
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices
• Experience working in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Vue CLI, Pinia, Vue Router, and Nuxt.js
• Industry experience in PropTech, FinTech, property management, or accounting systems

If you are ready to take on a challenge where your contributions directly impact a high-volume platform, we would love to hear from you!