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Junior to intermediate PHP developer role focused on building next‑gen AI communication platforms, leveraging Laravel, REST APIs, and JavaScript to create smart automation and data‑driven customer engagement solutions.
PHP Developer Launch your development career on next-gen AI communication platforms Remote | Junior to Intermediate Level | Salary: R35 000 - R45 000
About Our Client Our client is a global digital experience and automation consultancy specialising in customer engagement, communication intelligence, and AI-driven process optimisation. They partner with enterprise organisations across multiple regions, helping them modernise the way they interact with customers through smart automation, data-driven insights, and Generative/Agentic AI technology. The business is a fast-growing, innovation-focused company that offers a collaborative environment where developers can learn, contribute, and work on impactful real-world solutions.
The Role: Software Developer (Junior-level) PHP This role is ideal for an early-career developer passionate about full-stack PHP development and excited about the evolution of intelligent virtual agents and automated customer experience platforms. You'll work across both back-end and front-end components, supporting platform builds, integrations, and enhancements while collaborating with AI and automation teams to deliver robust, scalable digital experiences for enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
Bring 2 to 4 years of PHP development experience into migrating, building, extending, and maintaining PHP-based platforms
Develop web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL (MySQL)
Configure, integrate, and maintain Intelligent Virtual Agents using native tools
Work closely with AI and automation specialists to deliver seamless omnichannel solutions
Adhere to internal development methodologies, coding standards, and best practices
Support, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications and infrastructure
Contribute to documentation, system knowledge, and team collaboration
About You
2 to 4 years of hands-on PHP development experience
Strong front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Solid SQL knowledge, particularly MySQL
Familiar with Git or similar version control systems
Experience with MVC frameworks (Laravel advantageous)
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Exposure to state management systems is beneficial
Comfortable with Agile/Scrum workflows
Experience with AWS or Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS) is advantageous
Any exposure to Agentic AI, virtual assistants, or bot technologies is highly regarded
Diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (degree advantageous)
Curious, self-driven, and eager to grow in a tech-forward environment
Strong communicator with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
Originally posted on Himalayas
Posted June 21, 2026