PHP and Laravel Architecture Specialist

3 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Yo-loco Full time

About the Role

As a Senior Software Developer at Yo-loco, you will play a key role in architecting, designing, and implementing high-performance web applications using PHP and Laravel. You will be responsible for leading architectural decisions, collaborating with junior developers, and mentoring them in best practices for software development, code quality, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Software Architecture & Development:
    • Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
    • Lead architectural decisions to ensure high performance, security, and reliability.
    • Collaborate with junior developers to mentor and guide them in best practices for software development, code quality, and security.
  2. API Development & Third-Party Integrations:
    • Develop and manage RESTful APIs for seamless integration with external services and frontend applications.
    • Work with third-party services, including payment gateways, authentication providers, and cloud storage.
    • Ensure API security, OAuth authentication, and data protection compliance.
  3. Database Management & Performance Optimization:
    • Design and optimize database schemas and queries for high-performance applications.
    • Implement database indexing, caching strategies, and query optimization techniques.
    • Manage data migrations, backups, and recovery processes.
  4. Leadership & Mentorship:
    • Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, conducting code reviews and technical training.
    • Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the development team.
    • Lead technical discussions and architectural reviews.
  5. DevOps & Deployment:
    • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing and efficient deployment processes.
    • Design, configure, and maintain cloud hosting.
    • Monitor and improve application reliability, uptime, and system health.
  6. Testing, Debugging & Security:
    • Implement unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing strategies.
    • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software bugs and security vulnerabilities.
    • Ensure compliance with industry security standards.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  1. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  2. Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in PHP development, with at least 3+ years working with Laravel.
  3. Technical Skills:
    • Expertise in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and MVC architecture.
    • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.
    • Experience with mobile frontend development.
    • Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
    • Experience with GraphQL and WebSockets is a plus.
  4. Soft Skills:
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
    • Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.
  5. Nice-to-Have Skills:
    • Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions, etc.).
    • Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Firebase, DynamoDB).
    • Experience with blockchain or AI-powered applications.

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