Senior PHP Software Engineer

Job Description

Requirements

• Technical Skills
• 8+ years of PHP development experience
• Expert knowledge of modern frameworks (Zend Expressive, Laravel, Symfony)
• Advanced database skills (MySQL optimization, NoSQL)
• Experience with high-transaction platforms
• Proficiency in:
• Message queuing (Kafka)
• Caching (Redis)
• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD pipelines
• System monitoring
• Git version control
• Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Architecture & Design
• Proven experience with design patterns
• Expertise in architectural principles
• Knowledge of SOA and microservices
• Understanding of scalable system design
• Experience with system monitoring and optimization
• Other Skills
• Fluent English communication
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Problem-solving expertise
• A track record of successful project delivery
• In case you want to stand out!
• Front-end development skills
• DevSecOps experience
• System migration expertise
• Performance optimization background

Responsibilities

• Technical Development
• Architect and develop scalable solutions for Africa's largest e-commerce platform
• Lead tech stack evolution from legacy to modern architectures
• Drive innovation in payment systems, logistics platforms, and customer-facing applications
• Implement and maintain high-performance systems
• Champion clean code and quality practices
• Ensure a security-first approach in all developments
• Leadership
• Mentor junior developers and shape technical best practices
• Drive consensus across multi-disciplinary teams
• Balance legacy maintenance with new development
• Lead code reviews and technical discussions
• Promote best practices across teams
• Project Management
• Deliver successful technical projects
• Work within Agile/Scrum environments
• Manage system stability while driving innovation
• Demonstrate ownership of technical outcomes
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration

Benefits

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders