Mid level backend developer - GCCA Remote

TransUnion LLC

Job Overview

Location

Johannesburg

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Mid-Level Backend PHP Developer at TransUnion LLC, you will play a critical role in building, maintaining, and improving scalable web applications using modern PHP and Laravel frameworks, directly contributing to the reliability and performance of systems that handle sensitive financial and consumer data.
• Day to day, you will design and develop RESTful APIs, collaborate with frontend and product teams to ensure seamless integration, write clean and testable code, optimize MySQL database performance, participate in code reviews, and assist with deployment pipelines and troubleshooting across environments.
• You will join a growing engineering team within TransUnion’s Global Capability Centre Africa (GCCA), a technology-driven organization that values professional growth, mentorship, and innovation, where associates are encouraged to take ownership of their careers and learn new skills daily.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in backend development, gain hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines, and grow into a trusted contributor who can lead technical improvements and mentor others.

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and pioneering products in a supportive, growth-oriented environment
• Access to mentorship and professional development resources to drive career ownership
• Remote work flexibility with the ability to work from anywhere in South Africa with fibre-ready connectivity
• Exposure to modern DevOps practices including Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative version control
• Involvement in meaningful work that impacts financial data systems with a focus on security and reliability

Skills & Technologies

JavaScript

PHP

React

Vue.js

Laravel

Backend

Mid-level

Remote

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About TransUnion LLC

TransUnion is a global consumer credit reporting agency that collects, analyzes, and supplies credit histories and related information on individuals and businesses. It provides credit reports, scores, fraud detection, identity verification, and data-driven risk and marketing solutions to lenders, insurers, landlords, employers, and consumers. The company maintains vast databases of credit and public records, enabling credit decisions, regulatory compliance, and consumer financial management. Operating in over 30 countries, it supports underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and consumer credit monitoring services while emphasizing data accuracy, privacy, and security.

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