Our client based in Cape Town are looking for an Experienced Senior Backend/PHP Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. Responsible for back-end development of new digital projects, Support and maintenance of existing applications and environments, Ability to manage full development process including user requirements, Time estimations, functional spec, development, code reviews and testing You need to have Requirements for this Exciting new role include: • IT Related Degree from a well – known institution • 5 years’ Experience Skills for this positon include: • Must be deadline driven with great problem-solving skills • Be willing to adapt and grow with evolving digital division including learning of new technologies to deliver project requirements • Strong knowledge of PHP • Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts MySQL • Experience with major PHP frameworks/MVC • Experience creating and integrating RESTful APIs • Understanding of web-based security implementations • Experience in Wordpress configuration and CMS • Experience with developing custom WordPress plugins • Basic understanding of Node JS (node web kit would be an advantage) • Experiencing working with GIT and in creating and maintaining repos • Knowledgeable of UI and UX trends • Good knowledge of front end technologies HTML/5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery Interested candidates can forward their comprehensive written applications to the following e-mail: ****@*****.*** or fax to: (***)-***-****, you can also contact Caitlin on (***)-***-**** Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.