Senior PHP Developer - Accounting & ERP Systems

Position: Senior PHP Developer - Accounting & ERP Systems

Location: Nairobi

Employment Type: Full-time

Gross Salary Range: KES 100,000 - 120,000 per month

Application Deadline: 23rd September 2026

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior PHP Developer to join our team, with strong backend development skills and a preference for candidates who have prior exposure to accounting systems, ERP solutions, or financial applications. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys building and maintaining robust, secure, and scalable systems that support core business and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend systems and APIs using PHP
• Build and enhance modules related to accounting, financial reporting, invoicing, or ERP functionality
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend developers, QA, and product/business stakeholders) to deliver functional, reliable solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in existing systems
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance in financial and business-critical applications
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and processes
• Optimise application performance and database queries
• Integrate third-party APIs and services where required (e.g., payment gateways, banking systems, tax/compliance tools)
• Document technical processes, system architecture, and codebase for internal knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in PHP.
• Solid experience with a PHP framework (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, or similar)
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), including query optimization
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing and debugging
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Prior experience working with accounting software, ERP systems, or financial applications (e.g., invoicing, ledgers, payroll, inventory/financial modules)
• Understanding of basic accounting or financial principles (double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, etc.)
• Experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML/CSS) for full-stack contributions
• Experience with cloud hosting/deployment environments
• Familiarity with data security and compliance considerations relevant to financial systems.

Application

• Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and a cover letter on our Career Page by 23rd September 2026.
• Apply directly through our Career Page: https://gaprecruitment.careers-page.com/
• For any enquiries, please contact us at +254 784 155 512
• Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a professional recruitment firm that does not charge candidates for placement and does not discriminate.

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