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Senior Backend PHP Developer

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics, serving customers in more than 150 countries.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Legal

Description For Senior Backend PHP Developer

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a RELX company, is seeking a Senior Backend PHP Developer to join their innovative team. This role offers an opportunity to work with a global leader in legal and professional information services, serving customers in over 150 countries. As a Senior Backend PHP Developer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions that power their legal information and analytics platforms. The position involves working with modern PHP frameworks like Symfony or Laravel, implementing clean code practices, and collaborating with international teams in an Agile environment. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, retirement plans, and modern family benefits. They're particularly proud of their work in deploying AI and advanced technologies to transform the legal market. The role combines technical excellence with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that advance the rule of law worldwide. Located in Cape Town, this position offers flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to help drive innovation in legal technology solutions.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend PHP Developer

  • Provide expertise on architectural and technical choices
  • Participate in Agile rituals and code reviews
  • Implement new features
  • Maintain and support existing applications
  • Ensure backend code is resilient and performant
  • Set up and maintain continuous integration and deployment tools
  • Maintain regular monitoring on related technologies

Requirements For Senior Backend PHP Developer

PHP
Laravel
  • Qualification in computer science or related field or solid technical background
  • Solid experience in PHP Symfony (or Laravel)
  • Clean Code practices knowledge
  • Experience in teamwork on SaaS platforms
  • Must be pragmatic, rigorous and autonomous
  • Strong initiative and proposal skills

Benefits For Senior Backend PHP Developer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Medical Aid
  • Retirement Plan with Risk Benefits
  • Disability Coverage
  • Critical Illness Coverage
  • Life Coverage
  • Funeral Coverage
  • Modern family benefits including adoption and surrogacy
  • Study Leave
  • Flexible working hours

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