PHP Engineer

Our Story

At (formerly Sov Tech) we believe the future of software lies in the talent innovation and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade we have been pioneering world‑class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that like any great tech company was founded in a garage. has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI‑powered software engineering experts building world‑class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Trusted by 400 companies helps businesses scale with our cloud‑based engineering subscription platform offering consistent cost‑effective AI‑powered experts teams and reliable developer analytics.

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earths leading software company from Africa- thats where were going.

Be part of a dynamic people‑first team thats showcasing and advancing Africas tech landscape on the global scale. At we celebrate your individuality empower your decision‑making and create meaningful experiences. Together were driving innovation and building exceptional teams Take a look at some of the highlights :

• Annual Foos‑Fest :
  Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky sought‑after awards.
• AI‑Powered Hackathons :
  Collaborate with your team to create innovative market‑ready products in just 24 hours all while enjoying live music and family‑friendly fun.
• Year‑End Celebrations :
  Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year‑end events a decade‑old tradition we continue to cherish.
• Popcorn Fridays Dev Chats and Braais :
  Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.
• Fluid Clubs :
  Join like‑minded peers in activities like hiking running and more to foster shared interests beyond work.
• Weekly All‑Hands :
  Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All‑Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.
• Explore Week :
  Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week freedom meets inspiration!

• Stacos (our company currency) :
  Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
• Commission Incentives :
  Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

• Internal AI Platforms :
  We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLMs that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI!
• High‑Performance Culture :
  Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.
• Personalized Mentorship :
  Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent Success Team through one‑on‑one sessions and quarterly check‑ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams embrace cutting‑edge AI platforms agents and tools creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.

OpenAI Anthropic Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best!

You dont need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

• Discovery Medical Aid :
  Prioritizing your health with the best care.
• Half‑Day Birthday Leave :
  Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!
• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits :
  Providing full support for a meaningful work‑life balance.
• Please note :
  Benefits may vary depending on employment type

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• Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
• Participate in estimation and planning discussions with the development team.
• Develop and debug code for both back‑end and front‑end applications.
• Write maintain and document unit integration component and user acceptance tests.
• Identify and address security risks or performance bottlenecks.
• Refactor existing code to improve performance and…