Strategic Minded PHP Developer

Every day is a new opportunity to automate something for our teams who are working in our own custommade software written in PHP. Whatever you code, you like to structure it well, and your teammates enjoy reading your code. Next to that, you help the SEO teams with the details of a Google Analytics setup or debugging a cookie warning. Every day brings a new challenge, and you embrace it knowing that the teams and management are supporting you.

Are you someone who naturally thinks ahead, sees how users benefit from the product, and enjoys finding improvements that increase long-term value? Do you like analysing how people work with software and easily spotting opportunities to make their workflows more efficient? Do you enjoy creating clear draft interfaces and flowcharts that explain ideas and support discussions with clients?

Do you naturally question assumptions, take a broad view of all stakeholders, and explore how choices influence the overall direction? Do you take initiative when you notice opportunities that strengthen usability and business impact? And do you like keeping the bigger picture in mind while asking focused questions that help the team understand how each decision fits the long-term view?

Do you like joining a professional, friendly, creative team that enjoys their work? We would like to meet you!

What you do

• Implement new features in our project management system in PHP, HTML, CSS and JS
  

• Improve systems based on user feedback
  

• Write and maintain automated tests using Playwright to help keep our software reliable and regression-free
  

• Use AI tools like Claude Code to accelerate your development workflow — writing, reviewing, and improving code smarter and faster
  

• Assist the SEO teams with more advanced changes in websites
  

• Assist the SEO teams with setup of Google analytics and Google data studio
  

• Analyze and improve our web crawlers
  

• Be a committed member of the scrum team
  

• Strive for personal growth and excellence
  

• Avoid technical debt
  

• Act as the rubber duck :)
  

What you bring

• Knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS and JS
  

• Hands-on experience with automated testing (Playwright or similar)
  

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
  

• Required relevant work experience: not required but a small amount of work experience will be an added advantage, at least 3 years of work experience
  

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  

• Clear communicator and team player
  

Nice to have

• Experience with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor or similar) in a real development workflow
  

• Experience with PHPStorm and Zend Framework
  

• Familiarity with Scrum and agile practices
  

• Experience working with International and western clients
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary
  

• Supportive, international team (Netherlands and Kenya)
  

• Diverse and challenging software development projects
  

• Coaching and opportunities for continued learning
  

• Quiet, modern work environment in Nairobi
  

• Fresh daily lunch and coffee and Kenyan tea available throughout the day