Full-Stack PHP Developer

Full-Stack PHP Developer Join a tight-knit team building secure, scalable cloud platforms for MSPs Remote (Anywhere in South Africa), R66,000 per month, UK Hours (8 am–5 pm) About Our Client This is a small, highly technical team building modern web applications and APIs that support Managed Service Providers and end customers. The company focuses on reliability, scalability, and integration with third-party systems, providing robust cloud backup and partner portal solutions. Youll be joining a remote-first environment with high-impact development work and a commitment to code quality. The Role: Full-Stack PHP Developer This is a hands-on, full-stack development role focused on building and maintaining web applications, APIs, and integrations. You'll work across the stack — from backend PHP services and MySQL schema design to responsive front-end UIs and complex API integrations. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability and scalability of platforms used by partners and end clients. Key Responsibilities Minimum 3 years experience in full-stack PHP development Develop and maintain internal and external PHP-based web applications and APIs Design and optimize MySQL/MariaDB schemas, queries, and stored routines Build responsive front ends with Bootstrap 5, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery Integrate with third-party APIs such as Microsoft Graph, QuickBooks, Veeam, and Ahsay Implement multi-tenant designs, caching strategies, and background job processing Collaborate on security, data workflows, and product architecture Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation for quality assurance About You 3+ years experience in PHP 8+ with OOP, namespaces, and Composer Skilled in JavaScript, jQuery, RESTful APIs, and JSON Strong understanding of MySQL/MariaDB, including schema design and performance tuning Experience with API integrations using OAuth 2.0, rate limiting, and idempotency Familiarity with modular architecture (services/repositories, DTOs), cron jobs, and caching Comfortable working remotely and independently within a small team Bonus: Knowledge of backup systems (Veeam, Ahsay), email authentication (SPF/DKIM), or networking basics (DNS, SSL/TLS)