Intermediate PHP Developer

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  • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Intermediate PHP DeveloperWere looking for a highly motivated and adaptable Intermediate PHP Developer to join our team. You'll be expected to work across both backend PHP and frontend web development, quickly learning new technologies and solving complex challenges.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and secure code (object-oriented and procedural).
  • Build and consume REST APIs and handle JSON/XML data.
  • Ability to Integrate with platforms like Magento, WooCommerce, or other eCommerce and ERP systems.
  • Implement frontend features using standard web technologies or light frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Alpine.js).
  • Design and work with relational databases (MySQL) and optimize queries.
  • Maintain and improve existing business applications and backend processes.
  • Participate in code reviews, deployments, and documentation efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
  • 24 years of PHP development experience in a production environment.
  • Experience building dynamic web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Working knowledge of MySQL and relational database design, including query optimization.
  • Experience integrating or developing RESTful APIs.
  • Proficient in version control (Git) and comfortable with Linux command-line tools for development environments.
  • Solid understanding of web architecture, including HTTP, forms, sessions, and cookies.
  • Ability to work across both frontend and backend as needed.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting abilities.
  • A proven aptitude for quickly learning and applying new technologies.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with the Yii framework (highly preferred).
  • Exposure to modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, Alpine.js).
  • Familiarity with eCommerce platforms (Magento, WooCommerce) or inventory sync platforms (e.g., Stock2Shop).
  • Knowledge of authentication flows and session management.
  • Familiarity with Docker for local development and deployment
  • Understanding of accessibility and performance optimization in web applications.
  • Experience with server provisioning or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
Soft Skills:
  • Able to work both independently and in a team.
  • Comfortable communicating requirements, blockers, and ideas.
  • Willingness to learn and take ownership of features.

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