PHP Software Developer at Gcubed Boutique Recruitment

Responsibilities:

The main purpose of this position is to develop and maintain software solutions and/or applications, competently code, test and debug programs. This position requires the successful incumbent to complete the development tasks related to a project within the specified timelines. The focus is to convert tasks into programmes, thereby developing the IT language for a specific software application.

•  To analyse specific requirements and translate it into workable solutions
•  Obtain project specifications from the Team Lead and ensure understanding of specific project requirements
•  Divide the work into smaller components to ensure the focus is on a specific area (in line with Scrum practice)
•  To write code that is readable, maintainable, and reusable
•  Participate in team code reviews
•  To ensure that the code complies with original requirements through unit testing and demonstrations
•  Tests own code and write test when applicable
•  Identifies problems and rectifies the mistakes/problems
•  Run demos for the Team Lead as a further evaluation tool
•  To manage own professional and self-development

Requirements:

•  Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
•  Formal programming qualification (Desirable)
•  Knowledge of IT programming languages
•  Knowledge of software development methodologies
•  4-12 years’ experience as a PHP developer
•  Good knowledge of MySQL
•  Understanding and some experience in Object Oriented Programming
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others at all levels