Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer

We’re looking for a skilled, innovative Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our fast-growing Fin. Tech Dev team (In-office, Somerset West). This isn’t just about writing code. We need a problem-solver, a collaborator, and a builder, someone who thrives in dynamic environments, understands high-volume, mission-critical applications, and is passionate about delivering clean, efficient, and secure user experiences.

OUTCOMES: What Success Looks Like Deliver high-quality, user-facing web applications and components that reliably interact with SQL and non-SQL databases, supporting a high volume of concurrent users. Ensure our Property Management platform meets performance, security, and usability standards that drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

Successfully contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable technology solutions that maintain uptime and system reliability. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within timelines, maintaining clear communication and quality standards. Continuously improve and update codebases and infrastructure to align with modern security best practices and technological advancements.

CONTEXT: Where the work happens Work within an agile Scrum environment, partnering closely with product owners, software developers, and QA teams. Lead backend development using PHP (SlimPHP framework) for APIs and core business logic, while supporting frontend development using Vue.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Operate in a cloud-based environment leveraging AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda), with databases including SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB.

Support real-time features and communications through technologies like Pusher and Web. Sockets. Help maintain and evolve a platform critical to property and accounting management used by thousands daily. CUSTOMER: Who This Work Serves Internal product and operations teams relying on backend services to support business processes.

End users who interact daily with the platform via web and mobile apps, expecting reliability, security, and ease of use. Business stakeholders requiring scalable technology solutions to support property management and accounting workflows.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience in full-stack development. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Proven track record building scalable, user-facing web or mobile applications in high-volume, multi-user environments. Experience supporting always-on, mission-critical platforms. Deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+).

Skilled in frontend UI development with HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and responsive design. Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and backend frameworks. Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, Lambda), CI/CD pipelines, and real-time communication technologies such as Pusher or Web. Sockets.

Agile mindset with experience working closely with product owners, QA teams, business stakeholders, and end-user-facing product teams. Skilled at writing clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code, with experience applying security best practices in software development. Proactive learner who stays updated on latest security and development best practices.

Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments supporting always-on, mission-critical platforms. Experience with Vue CLI, Pinia, Vue Router, or Nuxt.js is a plus. Domain experience in property management software, accounting workflows, Prop. Tech, or Fin. Tech is a plus. Eligible to work in South Africa.