Full-Stack PHP Developer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our fast-growing FinTech development team in Somerset West. The role combines backend API work with modern frontend development, delivering high-volume, mission-critical property management solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend services using PHP and the SlimPHP framework.
• Build responsive user-facing components with Vue.js, Nuxt.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Integrate and optimise interactions with SQL Server, MySQL and MongoDB databases.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring security and performance.
• Collaborate in an agile Scrum environment with product owners, QA and other developers.
• Deploy and monitor applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda) and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Support real-time features using Pusher and WebSockets.
• Continuously improve code quality, security practices and system reliability.

Required profile

• Proven experience building scalable web applications in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and Scrum processes.

Required skills

• PHP (SlimPHP framework)
• JavaScript, ES6+, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vue CLI, Pinia, Vue Router
• HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
• SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB
• RESTful API design and consumption
• AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda)
• CI/CD pipelines, IIS, Apache
• Pusher, WebSockets