PHP / Laravel Developer (AI-Driven Web Projects)

1 day ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Remote Choice Full time

About The Role
We're seeking an experienced PHP and Laravel Developer with a deep love for technology and a genuine curiosity about how AI is transforming modern development.

Our client manages and rebuilds a suite of dynamic web properties — some built in pure PHP, others within the Laravel framework — and they're looking for someone who can confidently work across both environments, including occasional legacy systems (PHP 5).

This is a hands-on, fully remote role where you'll take ownership of feature delivery, performance optimisation, and technical problem-solving — while leveraging AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and elevate code quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver high-quality, maintainable, and scalable PHP/Laravel codebases.
  • Work across both modern and legacy systems, contributing to rebuild and modernisation projects.
  • Utilise AI-powered development and diagnostic tools to boost productivity and maintain code excellence.
  • Refactor and optimise existing codebases for improved performance and stability.
  • Collaborate via GitHub to assess, prioritise, and refine development tasks, ensuring alignment with sprint goals.
  • Maintain robust security standards and ensure optimal system performance.
  • Quickly resolve technical or IT issues to minimise downtime.
  • Occasionally train or support non-technical colleagues in CMS usage and web best practices.
  • Communicate progress clearly and proactively with the wider remote team.

About You
We're looking for a developer who's:

  • Highly proficient in PHP and Laravel (including familiarity with PHP 5 and newer versions).
  • Experienced with GitHub, version control, and modern CI/CD workflows.
  • Passionate about AI-assisted development, automation, and continuous improvement.
  • Confident debugging and refactoring complex systems.
  • Strong communicator — able to explain technical issues in simple terms.
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and thrives in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

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