PHP Developer at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client, a company on a mission to transform bicycle security, is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. This isn’t just another dev job—it’s an opportunity to grow into a leader.
• You’ll help guide the team, set priorities, and work closely with the regional head to influence technical direction at a regional level. The organisation is in a rapid growth phase with more opportunities than they can take on, creating an exciting atmosphere of possibility.
• If you’ve ever felt ready to do more, contribute strategically, and step into a bigger role, this could be the perfect next step. If you’re after something routine and predictable, you might not find it here—but if you’re ready for challenge and growth, you’ll thrive.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least eight years of relevant experience
• Relevant qualification / proven track record

The tech/platforms/environment you need to be comfortable with:

• Non-negotiable: PHP, Laravel, AWS (ECS, RDS, S3), GitHub & GitHub Actions
• Important: Livewire, Lumen, unit & integration testing
• Nice to have: Tailwind/Bootstrap, HubSpot, WordPress, Dusk

Other:

• Lambdas, SQS, Aurora,
• CMS frameworks
• CI/CD
• MySQL