Job Description
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with expertise in Flutter, PHP, and Laravel to lead the development of high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, architecting, and implementing scalable solutions, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and efficient software systems. Important: The candidate must be Afrikaans-speaking to effectively collaborate with the team and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Software Architecture & Development Design, develop, and maintain complex web and mobile applications using Laravel, PHP, and MySQL Lead architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance Design, document, and implement best practices for software development, code quality, and security Maintain and improve existing applications for long-term sustainability API Development & Third-Party Integrations Develop and manage RESTful APIs for seamless integration with external services and frontend applications Work with third-party services such as payment gateways, authentication providers, and cloud storage Ensure API security, OAuth authentication, and data protection Database Management & Performance Optimization Design and optimize database schemas and queries for high-performance applications Implement database indexing, caching strategies, and optimization techniques Manage data migrations, backup processes, and recovery procedures Leadership & Mentorship Lead and mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical training Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the development team Lead technical discussions and architecture reviews DevOps & Deployment Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and efficient deployment Set up and maintain cloud services Monitor and improve application reliability, load times, and system health Testing, Debugging & Security Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing strategies Identify, debug, and resolve complex software bugs and security vulnerabilities Ensure compliance with industry security standards Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in RESTful APIs, Firebase, and mobile UI/UX principles (Flutter/Android), PHP development, with at least 3 years of experience in Laravel Language: Must be Afrikaans-speaking Technical Skills: Expertise in RESTful APIs, Firebase, mobile UI/UX principles, 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 Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and leadership abilities Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Passion for continuous learning and technology innovation
