We are looking for a highly experienced Senior PHP Developer with a strong background in payment systems to join our team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in PHP development particularly in designing and implementing secure efficient and scalable payment solutions. This role demands a deep understanding of payment gateways transaction processing and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development maintenance and enhancement of PHPbased payment systems and applications.
- Design and implement secure robust and scalable payment solutions that integrate with various payment gateways.
- Collaborate with product managers designers and other developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to payment processing ensuring minimal downtime and high reliability.
- Optimize code and system performance to handle high transaction volumes and enhance user experience.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards security protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and guide junior developers fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
- Stay current with emerging technologies industry trends and best practices in payment systems and PHP development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a PHP Developer with a significant focus on payment systems.
- Proficiency in PHP including frameworks such as Laravel Symfony or Zend.
- Extensive experience with payment gateways (e.g. PayPal Stripe Square) and transaction processing.
- Strong knowledge of security protocols encryption and compliance standards (e.g. PCIDSS).
- Experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs as well as web services.
- Proficiency in database systems such as MySQL PostgreSQL or SQL Server.
- Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of frontend technologies such as HTML CSS JavaScript and related frameworks.
- Familiarity with version control systems preferably Git.
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
- Experience in leading and mentoring a development team.