Full Stack PHP Developer at Cardinal Insurance Management Systems

This job description outlines the role of a Full Stack PHP Developer at Cardinal Group's Johannesburg Office. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of various products across the group's companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop applications using an MVC framework, particularly Laravel.
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, project managers, and testers to deliver solutions through the full development lifecycle.
• Build scalable applications in a cross-platform environment.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong expertise in PHP Development.
• Proficiency with PHP MVC frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or [URL Removed]
• Familiarity with SQL database development.
• Knowledge of Agile Development Methodology is advantageous.
• Experience with Azure Cloud or AWS is beneficial.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using tools like PHPUnit.
• Knowledge of dependency management tools like npm or Composer.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet project deadlines, and be flexible with work hours for global client support.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality code with a low rate of issues.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Continuous Integration.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite, especially Jira.
• Proficiency with Git, Powershell, Linux Command Line, and Python scripting.

Educational Background:

• Tertiary Level Certification or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in systems design and development.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.

About The Employer:

Cardinal Insurance Management is a leading global software vendor with a mission to transform the insurance industry through innovative technology solutions. We specialise in Core Enterprise Insurance Management Systems, APIs for self-service solutions, and a cloud digital transformation platform based on PHP.

Why Join Us?

• This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, learning from a talented global team, and engaging in cutting-edge development projects.
• A dynamic, innovative, and inclusive company culture.
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Unlimited leave.