Senior Backend Developer Johannesburg North

Network IT

North Johannesburg, Johannesburg💼 Full-time💰 $600,000–$648,000🗓 2026-05-14 → 2026-08-10

Core

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using PHP frameworks.

Role type

Senior IC backend PHP developer

Builds

Scalable backend services and RESTful APIs

Domain

Web development / PHP ecosystem

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PHP (Laravel), MySQL, RESTful API design, OOP/MVC, Git, unit testing, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Preferred skills

Frontend basics (Vue.js/React), financial data integration experience

Technologies

Laravel, MySQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker, AWS, Azure, GCP, Git, CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Architect robust backend systems, optimize database performance, integrate third-party APIs, conduct code reviews and mentor developers, troubleshoot complex system issues, support CI/CD deployments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About Network IT

Network IT are working with a prestigious and globally recognised organisation to recruit a QA Analyst to join their IT Services function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of critical systems and services across a large and complex digital environment, including a bespoke Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality testing solutions, ensuring all releases meet defined standards and provide an excellent user experience.