PHP Developer

About the position

PHP Programmer
Johannesburg | Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a leader in promotions and incentive-driven marketing in South Africa. They partner with top brands to create engaging loyalty campaigns, interactive promotions, and digital platforms that drive consumer engagement. Known for their innovative use of technology in marketing, they offer a collaborative and dynamic environment where developers can see their work directly impact national campaigns.

The Role: PHP Programmer
As a PHP Programmer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the web platforms and back-end systems that power promotions, loyalty programs, and digital engagement campaigns. You will collaborate with designers, campaign managers, and other developers to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PHP-based web applications and campaign platforms
• Write clean, well-structured, and documented code
• Integrate third-party systems such as payment gateways, SMS platforms, or APIs
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing campaign systems
• Work closely with designers to implement front-end elements into applications
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance
• Stay up to date with new technologies and best practices in PHP development

About You

• 3+ years of experience as a PHP developer
• Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Symfony
• Familiarity with front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with version control tools (Git) and collaborative development environments
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment
• A team player who enjoys contributing to innovative marketing solutions

Desired Skills:

• PHP
• Mysql
• Laravel
• Symfony
• Codelgniter
• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• Git

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate