# PHP Developer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/php-developer-2 Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: Hybrid Published: 2026-09-02 Expires: 2026-11-01 ## Job Description Join a dynamic Revenue Systems team and build secure, scalable solutions! We are looking for a skilled and motivated PHP Developer to take ownership of a key PHP-based platform. You’ll play a critical role in developing and enhancing robust web applications, optimising performance, strengthening security, and delivering innovative solutions that support business growth. Responsibilities: Take ownership of the PHP platform and become the internal technical expert following knowledge transfer from external partners.Develop, maintain and enhance scalable, secure and high-performing applications.Monitor system performance, manage incidents and drive continuous optimisation.Manage system updates, dependencies and security vulnerabilities.Design and deliver new features in collaboration with Product and Delivery teams.Translate business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.Design and optimise MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, including query and schema optimisation.Build and maintain secure RESTful API integrations with internal and third-party systems.Promote best practices across testing, documentation, version control and CI/CD.Provide technical guidance, onboarding and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.Qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years' commercial PHP development experience.Strong experience with PHP 8.0+ and frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.Experience working across both modern and legacy PHP codebases.Strong knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL, schema design, query optimisation and ORM tools such as Eloquent/Doctrine.Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.Understanding of API security and authentication methods including OAuth2, API Keys and JWT.Proficiency with Git, pull requests and CI/CD pipelines.Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.The reference number for this position is NG61506 which is a permanent, Hybrid role in Cape Town offering a salary of up to R800k per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on [[nokuthulag@ e-Merge.co.za]] or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge IT website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals ## Requirements Apply by email: nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.