Location - Bruma, East Rand
Salary - R25 000pm

Key performance areas


• Development of new database driven PHP applications
• Development of modifications and add-on modules to existing PHP applications.
• Trouble-shooting of PHP applications
• Customisation and modification of third-party software programmes (GNU) for clients
• The candidate must have a good understanding of databases and must be able to simplify data flow.

Attributes/competencies


• Able to function under consistent high pressure and be deadline driven.
• Think laterally and can find feasible and secure solutions to apparently impossible problems.
• Exceptional quality of output and attention to detail are a natural part of your skill set. Adheres to best practices and standards.
• Self-starter and driven.
• When confronted with a required outcome, you easily see alternative possible options for achieving the desired result and most often select the best route, advising and making alternative suggestions where these will produce a better long term outcome.
• Ethical considerations and confidentiality are concepts which come naturally to you.
• You would like to make a meaningful contribution in a non-corporate environment and can work efficiently on your own as well as in a team
• Enjoys leading edge technology
• Enjoys people and working in a team
• Be logical in his thinking and be able to simplify complex processes into manageable modular steps.
• Must be a resourceful person able to find elegant solutions in an environment where new challenges often arise.

Essential skill requirements


• PHP
• MySQL
• JavaScript
• CSS
• HTML
• Linux
• Rest/XML/JSON/oAuth
• GIT
• Facebook/Twitter Intergration
• MVC/Pure OO Programming
• Unit Tests
• Laravel

Required background


• 3-4+ years of PHP OO/Procedural Programming experience working on a LAMP environment.
• 3-4+ years of MySQL experience
• Experience with Web2.0/HTML5 using jQuery or something of the kind.
• Must have experience with frameworks and content management systems.