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TUNGA BVTB

2/SM - Senior PHP Full-Stack Developer

Tunga is a staffing platform that connects African software developers with international companies for remote work.

TUNGA BV

Employee count: 51-200

Uganda only

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Profile description: PHP/JS Developer

Developer profile: We’re looking for a Mid Full-stack Developer (JavaScript/PHP/Vue) to help enhance and extend multiple back-office systems for our client. You’ll work across clients and services in an Agile environment, contributing to scalable, reliable, and observable softwa

What you’ll do:

  1. Build and maintain full-stack systems: Develop and maintain web clients and backend services using JavaScript, Vue.js, PHP, and supporting technologies (e.g., Node.js where relevant).

  2. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Product and UX to translate requirements into well-scoped, deliverable technical solutions.

  3. Own delivery end-to-end: Contribute across the SDLC - from pull requests and code reviews through to containerised deployments on GCP with a focus on reliability and observability.

  4. Monitoring and observability: Maintain and extend dashboards to monitor service health during and after deployments; support incident investigation and performance tuning.

  5. Debug and improve systems: Troubleshoot complex issues across services, implement fixes quickly, and drive long-term improvements to prevent recurrence.

What we’re looking for:

  1. 5+ years experience building production applications with JavaScript and Vue.js.

  2. Strong experience with PHP in backend development.

  3. Experience building and maintaining cloud-native applications (GCP preferred).

  4. Solid experience with databases - both SQL and NoSQL.

  5. Familiarity with modern engineering practices: code reviews, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.

  6. Exposure to CI/CD, containerisation (Docker is a bonus), and automated deployment practices.

If this sounds like you, kindly apply below!

Requirements

Nice to have: Node.js experience, strong observability practices (logging/metrics/tracing), and experience working on internal platforms/extranets or multi-system environments.

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Contractor

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

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Uganda +/- 0 hours

About TUNGA BV

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Our customers face the challenge of finding high-quality, reliable software talent in a competitive global market, which is why we created Tunga. We are a Dutch-African impact sourcing platform that connects international companies with Africa's most talented software developers. Founded in 2015, our mission is to unleash the potential of African tech talent while solving the global shortage of software engineers. We believe that talent is universal, but opportunity is not, and we are here to bridge that gap by providing a platform where skills meet opportunity.

We go beyond simple matchmaking; we are deeply invested in the success of both our clients and our developers. Through our Tunga Academy, we provide continuous learning and upskilling opportunities to ensure our community remains at the forefront of technology. Our rigorous vetting process ensures that our clients work with developers who are not only technically proficient but also possess the soft skills necessary for seamless remote collaboration. By choosing Tunga, companies are not just hiring developers; they are building diverse, high-performing teams and contributing to a sustainable future for African youth. We handle all the administrative burdens, from payments to compliance, allowing our customers to focus on what matters most: building great software.

Employee benefits

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Flexible working hours

Flexible hours and a culture focused on outcomes rather than strict schedules.

Community Events

Regular community events, meetups, and activities to foster connection among the team.

Hub Access

Access to physical co-working hubs in locations like Kampala and Lagos for work and meetings.

Tunga Academy

Access to learning resources, courses, and upskilling opportunities through the internal Tunga Academy.

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