Mid level backend developer - PHP - Remote

Overview

Mid level backend developer - PHP - Remote.

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At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way.

We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers.

What You’ll Bring

Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting‑edge technology.

We’re looking for a talented and proactive Mid‑Level Backend PHP Developer to join our growing engineering team.

You’ll 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.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, writing clean code, and continuously learning.

Impact & Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  
• 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 improvements.Work with DevOps to assist in deployment pipelines, environments, and version control.
  
  
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and support across environments.
  
  

Location & Requirements

This is a remote position available to candidates based in South Africa.

The role requires a minimum 100 Meg Fibre line.

Candidates must reside in a home that is fibre‑ready, have space to work confidentially and comfortably.

Some positions may require a clear credit record.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation ranges from $1,800.00 to $2,200.00 per month (amount based on experience and market).

Remuneration includes benefits consistent with TransUnion policies.

Employment Details

Full‑time.

Seniority level: Not Applicable.

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology (Financial Services, Information Services, and IT Services & IT Consulting).

Application Process

Should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of applying, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that the Global Capability Centre Africa requires candidates to reside in a fibre‑ready home; a 100 Meg fibre line is mandatory.

For positions based in South Africa, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups under the company's Employment Equity plan and targets.

TransUnion is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered based on qualifications and business needs.