Backend Engineer (PHP)

Company Description

Our client is a dedicated software development organization with experience working across 18 countries in Africa delivering high quality ICT consultancy services and software solutions. They develop systems across different market verticals including the finance sector where they have worked extensively on multiple projects in collaboration with major local and international financial institutions. 

Job Description

We are looking for experienced and skilled backend developers who can build solid and stable solutions and who will be responsible for the end-2-end integration of our platforms, client tech support, and account management.

Responsibilities

• Performing software development assignments on time and budget

• Provide operational support to the company's existing business solutions

• Review code work by peers to ensure accuracy and functionality

• Developing and implementing software architectural plans

• Development of project documentation for reference and reporting

• Support the development team with research on technology 

• Responsible for client tech support and account management

• Development of projects in accordance with established design and scope

• Resolution of client issues in accordance with agreed SLA

• Introduction of new technology, methodologies, and tools to improve business efficiency

• Clear, accurate documentation for all project assignments.

Qualifications

• BSc Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent

• Strong practical understanding of MVC design patterns. 

• Strong practical understanding of Object-Oriented Programming. 

• Demonstrate ability working with PHP/Laravel Language and framework. 

• Great experience in understanding front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5 and CCS3. 

• Working knowledge of Azure, AWS, Bitbucket, Linux and Apache. 

• Experience in version control software e.g. Git. 

• Excellent team player, independent thinker, self-driven, and passionate.

Additional Information

This role involves local and international travel as well as challenging and challenging, meaningful work.