Afrihost Software Developer

Company Name : Afrihost (Pty) Ltd
Job Title : Software Developer
Department : Development Department
Location : Johannesburg

Website : https://www.afrihost.com/
Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/1109-software-developer.docx

Software Developer :

** We are looking for a medium to senior level Web Applications and Software Developer who has the ability to work in a team of equally talented Developers but also has the discipline to focus on a project and get it done as fast and effective as possible without compromising quality.

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** An Agile approach is taken in our development to maximize throughput and ensure the end result is as close to the business’ needs as possible.
** Afrihost is one of South Africa’s biggest ISP’s and need rock-star-developers to join our team so that we can continue to do amazing and cool projects! FTM in the current market/climate is key!

** The position is for a willing, enthusiastic and meticulous individual who will assist the Development Manager and the Development Team Members in realizing the vision of the Directors and the Company.

** It is necessary that the candidate has a unique and in-depth understanding of PHP, MySQL, Javascript (jQuery is preferable), and good XHTML practices.
** Above and beyond this, we’ll also take in consideration if you have skills in frameworks, especially Symfony 1.4 and/or 2.0, Linux Operating System, other database experience, and has a “think outside of the box” mentality and approach to problem solving and life in general.

** Your day-to-day tasks may (and very well will) vary greatly, but will be rooted in the basics of Software Development.
** You will predominantly be required to develop front-end as well as backend systems using PHP, MySQL – PDO (Doctrine and Propel), jQuery and HTML.
** Development will be done on a Mac and will be rolled out to a Linux server.

** You will also be required to challenge ideas, brainstorm with the team, come up with ideas on your own and in the group, develop proof-of-concepts and take projects from the start to finish and support them afterwards.

** For any Software Developer looking for more experience in the cutting edge environment of running an ISP’s backend, frontend, financial and operational systems – this is a wonderful opportunity!

Personality :
** Enthusiastic
** Hard Working
** Good communicator
** Reliable
** Positive attitude

** Creative
** Looking for a Career, not a job
** Meticulous attention to detail
** A love for coffee
** Able to work independently as well as in a group
** Has a sense of humor and able to take the proverbial punch (and also give some)

Bonus Points :
** HTML 5
** Mobile App Development Experience

Skill & Knowledge Requirements :
** PHP 5.4+
** XHTML and CSS Coding
** jQuery, AngularJS
** Mac Competent (or at least willing to migrate to Mac OS)

** Web services (REST and/or SOAP experience) – both consuming and publishing
** Completely fluent in English
** Good time management
** Minimum 1+ year experience

What You Will Be Responsible For :
** Design (functional and technical) and implement from small to large scale solutions
** Make database changes to enhance performance and facilitate new products and systems
** Creatively solve problems both in database design and code design

** Learn new technologies and implement solutions through them
** Interact with third-party developers and/or companies with their technologies
** Brainstorming

Salary Negotiable based on experience PM :
** Remuneration based on Skills & Experience.

Contact Address :
Afrihost (Pty) Ltd
376 Rivonia Blvd,
Sandton, 2128