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Hire PHP developers to build and modernise your web apps

Add remote PHP developers who can maintain a legacy application, add features to a custom system or move it step by step to modern PHP 8 and a framework. Practical, careful work on code that runs your business.

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  • PHP 8, Laravel, Symfony and CodeIgniter
  • Legacy code maintenance and modernisation
  • MySQL tuning, security fixes and server moves

At a glance

Core stack
PHP 8, MySQL, Laravel, Symfony
Engagement
Hourly, monthly or per project
Profiles shared
Within 48 hours
Typical start
In about a week
Code & IP
100% yours, under NDA

Core PHP stack

  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • Symfony
  • CodeIgniter
  • MySQL
  • Composer

When to hire

When to hire a PHP developer

A large share of the web still runs on PHP, including many custom business systems written ten or more years ago. Hire a PHP developer when such a system needs new features, security fixes, a move to a newer PHP version or a new server.

PHP developers are also the right hire for projects on CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Yii, Symfony or plain PHP, where a framework-specific Laravel or WordPress developer may not be the best fit.

If the code has become hard to change, a dedicated PHP developer can add tests around critical paths, introduce Composer and a framework gradually, and keep the business running while the code improves.

Skills

What our PHP developers work with

We match profiles to your exact stack. These are the tools and libraries we screen for.

Language
  • OOP
  • PSR standards
Frameworks
  • Slim
Data
Integrations
  • Payment gateways
  • SOAP and REST APIs
  • SMS and email services
Ops

Typical projects

What you can hire PHP developers for

Common work our clients bring PHP developers in for.

Legacy modernisation

Upgrading old PHP 5 and 7 code to PHP 8, adding Composer, tests and a framework step by step.

Custom business systems

Inventory, billing, HR and order systems built or extended around how your team works.

API integrations

Connecting your PHP system to payment gateways, couriers, accounting tools and CRMs.

Security fixes

Fixing SQL injection, XSS and outdated libraries, and hardening file uploads and logins.

Performance work

Query optimisation, caching and profiling to speed up slow pages and reports.

Server migrations

Moving apps to new hosting or cloud servers with minimal downtime.

Engagement models

Ways to hire PHP developers

Start small and change model as you grow. Every option includes an NDA, a named account manager and weekly reports.

Hourly

Best for small tasks, bug fixes and ongoing maintenance.

From $18 / hour

  • Pay only for hours worked
  • Timesheets every week
  • Minimum 40 hours to start
  • Pause any time
Hire by the hour

Most popular

Dedicated full-time

Best for product teams that need a developer working only for them.

From $2,400 / month

  • 160 hours a month, 100% on your work
  • Works your hours, in your tools
  • Replacement if it isn’t a fit
  • Scale with 2 weeks’ notice
Hire a dedicated developer

Fixed-price project

Best for a clearly scoped product, website or app.

From $3,000 / project

  • Fixed scope, price and timeline
  • Paid by milestones
  • Project manager included
  • Demo every week
Get a project quote

For agencies

Partnership / white-label

Best for agencies and IT firms that need extra delivery capacity.

Custom pricing

  • Work delivered under your brand
  • Partner rates for steady volume
  • We never contact your clients
  • One point of contact
Become a partner

Prices are in USD and exclude taxes. Indian companies can be invoiced in INR with GST. Final rates depend on skills and experience.

Vetting

How we vet PHP developers

Every profile you receive has passed these checks. You still interview before you decide.

  1. Modern PHP

    Types, namespaces, Composer and PSR standards, not only procedural code.

  2. Reading legacy code

    Can they find their way around unfamiliar, untested code and change it safely?

  3. Security

    Prepared statements, escaping, CSRF protection and safe file handling.

  4. Practical task

    Fixing and testing a bug in a small legacy codebase, reviewed by a senior developer.

How hiring works

From requirement to first commit

Five steps to add PHP developers to your team, usually within a week or two.

  1. Share requirements

    Tell us the roles, skills, hours and start date you need.

  2. Get profiles

    We share matching developer profiles within 48 hours.

  3. Interview

    You interview and test the developers you like.

  4. Trial week

    Work together for a week before you commit for longer.

  5. Onboard & scale

    The developer joins your tools and stand-ups. Add people as you grow.

Start hiring

Tell us about the PHP developers you need

Share your requirements. We reply within one business day with next steps and matching profiles.

  • No cost to receive profiles
  • NDA available before you share details
  • Interview before you commit
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Your requirements

Which roles do you need?

We reply within one business day. Your details stay private.

FAQ

Hiring PHP developers: common questions

How much does it cost to hire a PHP developer?

Hourly PHP work starts from $18 an hour, and a dedicated full-time PHP developer from $2,400 a month. Complex legacy systems may need a more senior developer.

Can you work on an old PHP application with no documentation?

Yes. The developer spends the first days mapping the code and database, writes short notes as they go, and starts with low-risk fixes.

Should we rewrite our PHP app or improve it?

Usually improve it step by step. A full rewrite is risky and slow. We recommend upgrading PHP, adding tests and moving parts to a framework gradually.

Do you work with CodeIgniter and other frameworks?

Yes, including CodeIgniter, Symfony, CakePHP, Yii and custom MVC code, not only Laravel.

Can you move our PHP app to a new server?

Yes. We set up the new server, copy and test the app and database, and switch DNS at a quiet time with a rollback plan.

Is the code ours?

Yes. You keep full ownership of all code. We sign an NDA before work starts.

Related roles

Build a complete team

Most products need more than one skill. Combine roles into one remote team with a single point of contact.

All developers

Need a mixed team?

Tell us the roles you need, for example a designer, two developers and a QA engineer, and we will put the team together.

Send requirements

Ready when you are

Add PHP developers to your team this month

Send your requirements today and get matching profiles within 48 hours.

  • Hourly, monthly or fixed-price
  • Interview before you commit
  • NDA and full IP ownership
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