Mid Level Backend Developer

Overview

Mid Level Backend PHP Developer at TransUnion. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving scalable web applications using modern PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks), working closely with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services in PHP (Laravel preferred)
• Collaborate with frontend developers to support seamless integrations across the stack
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and coding standards
• Design and manage MySQL databases, ensuring efficient schema design and performant queries
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose scalable solutions
• Integrate with third-party APIs and external data providers
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team learning and improvement
• Work with DevOps to assist in deployment pipelines, environments, and version control
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and support across environments

What you’ll bring (Qualifications)

Additional information

For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company’s Employment Equity plan and target. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks from applying, please regard your application as unsuccessful. It is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready and has space to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre, but may not work outside of South Africa. A minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required; you may need to upgrade or install fibre if successful. Some positions require a clear credit record. Remote work options may apply.

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