Senior PHP Developer \u2013 Book Now Zambia
\nAbout Us
\nBook Now Zambia Ltd is a subsidiary of Dot Com Zambia, an award-winning Zambian ICT company founded in 2009. We design, build, and operate high-volume transaction systems, including tolling platforms, fuel management solutions, and digital payment technologies. Our platforms process millions of transactions every month, powering critical infrastructure and enabling commerce for both the public and private sectors.
\nWe are a company where technical excellence drives impact. Developers at Book Now Zambia work on systems that shape how people move, pay, and transact across the country \u2014 with the scale and complexity to challenge and grow even the most experienced engineers.
\nThe Role and Project Scope
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior PHP Developer to take ownership of backend development in PHP, ensuring our PHP-based platforms are robust, secure, and high-performing. You will be responsible for delivering well-structured, maintainable code, optimising existing applications, and ensuring smooth integration with other systems.
\nYou will collaborate closely with other developers, designers, and stakeholders to:<\/p>\n
Lead backend development for PHP-based systems (Laravel, bare-bone PHP)
\nMaintain and enhance existing PHP applications to improve reliability, scalability, and performance
\nImplement best practices in code structure, security, and documentation for PHP projects
\nIntegrate PHP applications with APIs, databases, and third-party services
\nEnsure effective CI\/CD pipelines and version control processes are in place
\nOversee and contribute to testing processes to maintain high-quality releases
\nMentor and guide junior developers on PHP-related tasks and workflows<\/p>\n
Technical Skills We Value
\nCandidates must have strong PHP expertise and experience working with large-scale, high-availability systems. Additional skills in the following areas are advantageous:<\/p>\n
Backend: PHP (Laravel, bare-bone) \u2013 Required; Java (Spring Boot); JavaScript (Node.js); Python (Django)
\nFrontend: React, Bootstrap, Figma, responsive design
\nAPIs: REST, GraphQL
\nDatabases: MySQL, MongoDB
\nMobile: Native iOS and Android, React Native
\nVersion Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
\nCloud: AWS
\nAI: Experience integrating AI technologies into software systems is a plus<\/p>\n
What We Are Looking For<\/p>\n
Minimum of 5 years\u2019 professional software development experience, with significant work in PHP-based systems
\nProven track record as a lead developer on end-to-end projects
\nStrong leadership and mentoring abilities
\nExcellent project management skills, with the ability to deliver within deadlines
\nAbility to work effectively with diverse technologies and innovate when needed
\nStrong communication and collaboration skills<\/p>\n
Salary
\nSenior developers at Book Now Zambia are competitively compensated. Final compensation is determined on an individual basis, taking into account technical expertise, leadership experience, prior earnings history, and demonstrated ability to deliver results at a senior level. We reward results and outcomes. Developers who deliver high-impact solutions, lead successful initiatives, and drive measurable value for the organisation have significant upside potential.
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