Senior Software Engineer (PHP)

Outside Capital

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Job DescriptionJoin the revolution with our client, a pioneering Africa-based FinTech, spearheading the charge to provide safe, affordable, and reliable financial services to underserved communities. With a heritage of over 40 million cross-border transactions in the past decade, they stand as a colossus in the remittances-led FinTech arena, offering an array of services including money transfer, Funeral Cover, The Mukuru Money Card, and innovative payment solutions for businesses in emerging markets.We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer - PHP, with a flair for Payments and Remittances, to join our Financial Services engineering team in Pretoria (hybrid). This is not just a job; it's a mission to make a global impact by revolutionizing financial access and services. Here, passion meets purpose, creativity meets opportunity, and technology meets compassion. If you're ready to push boundaries, shape the future of finance, and leave a lasting mark on the world, we've got the perfect role for you.Responsibilities:

Craft exemplary code that sets the standard for others in the world of Payments and Remittances.
Dive energetically into the design and implementation of features that change the face of digital finance.
Stay ahead of the curve, demonstrating a broad knowledge of industry trends, our cutting-edge infrastructure, and delivery systems.
Influence technical decisions that shape the future of our projects and the company.
Elevate the engineering quality within your team, fostering success and innovation.
Mentor and inspire, accelerating career growth within the team and encouraging participation in our vision.
Innovate and improve team processes, always seeking the next leap forward.

Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent with a penchant for solving complex problems.
Relevant IT degree or diploma, with a passion for financial technology.
7+ years in the trenches of software engineering, with a strong PHP background.
Expertise in PHP frameworks and open-source technologies focused on financial applications.
Proficient in using Docker for building, testing, and deploying applications.
Skilled in database management, including data migration and scripting.
Fluent in modern Git workflows, CI/CD practices, and Agile methodologies like Scrum/Kanban.
Deep understanding of design principles (e.g., SOLID), web application architecture, and OOP.
Knowledgeable in microservices architecture, RESTful API services, and Cloud Technologies (AWS).
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire.
Adaptable, eager to learn, and open to embracing new technologies and methods in a rapidly evolving industry.
Familiarity with accounting principles is a plus, providing an edge in financial applications development.

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