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Senior PHP Backend Developer

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-05 → 2026-08-06

Core

Building high-performance, scalable backend systems and APIs for a daily deals e-commerce platform serving millions of shoppers.

Role type

Senior PHP Backend Developer

Builds

Scalable backend services, GraphQL APIs, and optimized database systems for a retail marketplace.

Domain

E-commerce / Retail / Daily Deals

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), Docker, CI/CD, Git, database optimization, system architecture, automated testing

Preferred skills

Performance tuning, root cause analysis, clean code practices, agile development

Technologies

PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Docker, Git

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-performance backend systems; Design and optimize GraphQL APIs; Optimize application performance and caching strategies; Ensure security and integrity of backend infrastructure; Implement automated testing and deployment strategies; Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; Collaborate with product owners to define project scope.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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