Minimum Requirements
- 2-4 years' experience as a Full Stack Developer.
- Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong experience with PHP and Laravel.
- Experience developing applications using React.
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of MySQL databases.
- Experience using Git for version control.
- Good understanding of modern software development principles and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in the education sector within South Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable web applications using React and Laravel.
- Build and maintain mobile applications using React Native.
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs.
- Develop secure backend services using PHP and Laravel.
- Build responsive, intuitive, and high-performing user interfaces.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
- Optimise application performance and database queries.
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and other developers to deliver new features.
- Integrate third-party services and APIs where required.
- Assist with deployment processes and production support.
- Continuously learn and contribute to improving development standards and processes.
Technical Environment
Backend
- PHP 8.2
- Laravel 11.9
- MySQL 8
Frontend (Web)
- React 18
- TypeScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (ES6+)
Mobile Development
- React Native
API Development
- RESTful APIs
- Laravel Sanctum Authentication
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- AWS CodePipeline
- AWS S3
- Real-time socket notifications
Development Tools
- Git Version Control
- Agile / Scrum Methodologies
Advantageous Experience
- React Native mobile development.
- TypeScript.
- AWS cloud services.
- AWS CodePipeline.
- Laravel Sanctum.
- SaaS application development.
- Educational technology or school management systems.
- CI/CD pipelines.
- Docker.
- Real-time applications using sockets.
- Agile software development environments.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for software development and technology.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies.
- Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to take ownership and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
What You'll Gain
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale SaaS platforms.
- Exposure to modern development technologies and cloud infrastructure.
- Career growth within an experienced development team.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
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