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Mid Level Backend Developer

TransUnionWorkFromHome, Mpumalanga, South Africa

3 days ago

Job description

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)

3+ years of professional PHP development experience

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and MVC architecture

Solid experience with Laravel or other modern PHP frameworks

Proficient in MySQL or similar relational databases (query optimization, schema design, migrations)

Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows

Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON and XML

Familiarity with unit and feature testing in PHP

Clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or similar queues / caches

Exposure to Docker or containerized development environments

Basic understanding of frontend technologies like Vue.js or React

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and automated deployments

Experience integrating with financial APIs or working with secure data is a plus

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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Mid Level Developer • WorkFromHome, Mpumalanga, South Africa