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Jobgether Senior PHP Developer (Technology & AI Labs)
Experience: 8-years
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<p> </p><p data-start="0" data-end="153"><strong>This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior PHP Developer (Technology &amp; AI Labs) in South Africa.</strong></p> <p data-start="155" data-end="1039">This role is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned engineer to work as a forward-deployed developer across multiple product teams and portfolio companies. You will contribute to both building new products from the ground up and modernizing legacy systems across regulated industries. The environment is strongly AI-first, with engineers leveraging advanced coding tools to accelerate development and improve delivery quality. You will operate across the full stack, working on backend services, APIs, databases, and frontend interfaces. The role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, including mentoring and architectural decision-making. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and operations teams in a fast-paced, remote-first setup. Your work will directly influence scalable, production-grade systems used by enterprise and institutional customers.</p> <p></p>\n<p></p><p><br></p><b>Accountabilities:</b><div> <ul data-start="1062" data-end="2145"> <li data-section-id="1eehk6k" data-start="1062" data-end="1222">Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP 8 and MySQL, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across production systems.</li> <li data-section-id="1lof7hm" data-start="1223" data-end="1380">Build and enhance backend services and RESTful APIs using the Yii2 framework, supporting both new product development and legacy modernization initiatives.</li> <li data-section-id="1w5evpf" data-start="1381" data-end="1494">Develop full-stack features by integrating backend systems with frontend interfaces using AngularJS and jQuery.</li> <li data-section-id="dg82na" data-start="1495" data-end="1615">Design efficient database architectures, optimize queries, and ensure system scalability for high-volume environments.</li> <li data-section-id="1ubvjpv" data-start="1616" data-end="1718">Conduct code reviews, technical design reviews, and enforce engineering best practices across teams.</li> <li data-section-id="12lvyi2" data-start="1719" data-end="1856">Troubleshoot complex system issues, including performance bottlenecks, database inefficiencies, and application reliability challenges.</li> <li data-section-id="1dqndog" data-start="1857" data-end="2010">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions and contribute to agile delivery processes.</li> <li data-section-id="qny936" data-start="2011" data-end="2145">Apply AI-assisted development tools as part of the daily workflow, reviewing and refining AI-generated code to production standards.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="jlvamr" data-start="2147" data-end="2163">Requirements:</h2> <ul data-start="2164" data-end="3278"> <li data-section-id="1q9bsx2" data-start="2164" data-end="2281">8+ years of professional experience in PHP development with strong expertise in PHP 8 and modern backend practices.</li> <li data-section-id="q0kq33" data-start="2282" data-end="2399">Strong hands-on experience with the Yii2 framework and solid understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns.</li> <li data-section-id="1yk40n4" data-start="2400" data-end="2514">Deep expertise in MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning at scale.</li> <li data-section-id="v3a6af" data-start="2515" data-end="2624">Proven frontend experience with AngularJS and jQuery, including integration with backend APIs and services.</li> <li data-section-id="w8kbf3" data-start="2625" data-end="2737">Strong knowledge of RESTful API development, secure coding practices, and web application security principles.</li> <li data-section-id="14p4ive" data-start="2738" data-end="2852">Solid foundation in object-oriented programming and software design patterns applied to production environments.</li> <li data-section-id="4ox6rt" data-start="2853" data-end="2968">Experience in technical leadership, mentoring engineers, or leading technical initiatives in collaborative teams.</li> <li data-section-id="1uj3366" data-start="2969" data-end="3154">Hands-on experience using AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, JetBrains AI) with the ability to guide, validate, and optimize AI-generated outputs.</li> <li data-section-id="3msr1q" data-start="3155" data-end="3278">Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote, fast-moving, and cross-functional environment.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="jgrr8b" data-start="3280" data-end="3292">Benefits:</h2> <ul data-start="3293" data-end="3782"> <li data-section-id="120bbcc" data-start="3293" data-end="3349">Competitive salary aligned with experience and skills.</li> <li data-section-id="hx6ygl" data-start="3350" data-end="3416">Remote-first work environment offering flexibility and autonomy.</li> <li data-section-id="1agf98l" data-start="3417" data-end="3514">Opportunities for career growth, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.</li> <li data-section-id="173cyh7" data-start="3515" data-end="3595">Exposure to AI-first engineering practices and cutting-edge development tools.</li> <li data-section-id="19q4f9b" data-start="3596" data-end="3672">Collaboration with a global, diverse, and highly skilled engineering team.</li> <li data-section-id="1xq91zf" data-start="3673" data-end="3782">Participation in impactful projects across multiple regulated industries and innovation-driven initiatives.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><p></p>\n<p><strong>How Jobgether works:</strong></p> <p>We use an <strong>AI-powered matching process</strong> to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.</p> <p>We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!</p> <p><a href="https://jobgether.com/how-jobgether-works">&nbsp;Why Apply Through Jobgether?</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Data Privacy Notice:</strong> By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#LI-CL1</p>

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