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Developer (Security & Automation)

Recru-it

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • South Africa
  • Posted 21 Aug 2025 by Recru-it
  • Expires in 28 days
  • Job 2620116 - Ref PE011317

About the position

Company Overview:
Our client is a leading healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering efficient and innovative managed healthcare solutions. 
 
Position Overview:
The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.
The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a drive to automate.
Your primary focus will be on maintaining and securing the companies Cloud environments, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, and improving overall system security.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities within PHP-based applications.
  • Secure and automate management tasks in Cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement secure coding practices.
  • Develop and enhance automation scripts.
  • Regularly conduct security assessments and document findings clearly and concisely.
  • Take initiative to recommend and implement security improvements.


Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience in PHP development.
  • Experience or familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud, focusing on security configurations.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
  • Ability to independently research and apply new security technologies.

 
Advantageous:

  • Certifications or training in cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, CISSP, Cloud Security certifications).
  • Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
  • Previous experience in a healthcare or regulated industry (HIPAA, POPIA).
  • Experience conducting penetration testing or vulnerability assessments.

 
Experience Level:

  • Intermediate (2–5 years relevant experience)

 
Benefit

  • Professional growth opportunities


Company Overview:
Our client is a leading healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering efficient and innovative managed healthcare solutions. 
 
Position Overview:
The company is looking for a motivated and proactive Developer who takes initiative and enjoys solving complex problems.
The ideal candidate will have strong PHP experience, a keen interest in cybersecurity, and a drive to automate.
Your primary focus will be on maintaining and securing the companies Cloud environments, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, and improving overall system security.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities within PHP-based applications.
  • Secure and automate management tasks in Cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement secure coding practices.
  • Develop and enhance automation scripts.
  • Regularly conduct security assessments and document findings clearly and concisely.
  • Take initiative to recommend and implement security improvements.


Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience in PHP development.
  • Experience or familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud, focusing on security configurations.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
  • Ability to independently research and apply new security technologies.

 
Advantageous:

  • Certifications or training in cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, CISSP, Cloud Security certifications).
  • Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
  • Previous experience in a healthcare or regulated industry (HIPAA, POPIA).
  • Experience conducting penetration testing or vulnerability assessments.

 
Experience Level:

  • Intermediate (2–5 years relevant experience)

 
Benefit

  • Professional growth opportunities

Desired Skills:

  • PHP development.
  • AWS and Google Cloud
  • focusing on security configurations.
  • scripting (Bash
  • Python
  • etc.).
  • Intermediate (2–5 years relevant exp)

Recru-it

About the agency

Recruit IT Recruitment IT Recruitment and Talent Sourcing Specialists Offices in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as well as Consultants working remotely across the country Telephone number 087 805 8536 www.recru-it.co.za >recru-it* COMPANY PROFILE Certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110% >Introduction* >recru-it*was established in August 2005 & specializes in and focuses on the full spectrum of positions within the IT and other sectors. We focus our approach on delivering a superior service to both our client and candidate, in all portfolios and phases throughout the Recruitment process, supporting real transformation within the IT Industry and other sectors through ethical and transparent business practices >Value added services* • Advertising Client Roles • Screening Applications • CV searches • Head Hunting Candidates • CV Selection • Labour Broking • Pay structure advice for client & candidate >Additional services on request* • Personal Reference checks • Credit checks • Criminal checks • ID checks • Academic checks • Qualification checks >Placements portfolio* • Software Engineering & Development • I.T. Solution Sales and Strategic Sales • Sales & marketing • Finance and Insurance • HR • Engineering • Administration / Office Management • Healthcare • FMCG • Warehousing / Logistics • Telecommunications • Training and Development • Executive and senior level placements • ERP & CRM Consultants • Project Management & Administration • I.T Executive Management • Business Analysis • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Network Engineering • Support • Testing • Product Support Specialists   >Operational structure * >recru-it*uses a flat open structure in our approach  Each consultant takes personal ownership for each client request. The consultants are account managers with their respective clients ensuring professional and personal interaction at all times.  Our team supports each other in an interactive, transparent manner to deliver highest quality candidates on each specification, thus ensuring a fast and effective turnaround time to fulfill your every labour requirement. >recru-it*was established in August 2005. Carbon foot print  We practice a 90% paperless environment as most of our duties are internet and electronic. >BEE Profile*  >recru-it*is owned by 2 individuals with 8 additional staff members • 50 % of the business is owned by a black person. • 50% of the business is women owned.  >recru-it*has been officially & precisely rated according to our company structure. • We have been certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110%. • Enterprise development – on site as well as external training courses for staff ensuring continuous skill improvement. • Corporate Social Investment – we do not have a formal CSI policy, but we do annual donations.

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