Hire a PHP Developer

Get a pre-vetted PHP expert for Laravel applications, WordPress development, and scalable web backends — AI-managed delivery.

Role: PHP Developer (Backend)

PHP developers power a significant share of the web with frameworks like Laravel and platforms like WordPress. Our vetted PHP talent builds scalable APIs, CMS-driven sites, and e-commerce platforms with modern PHP 8+ features and best practices.

Skills We Vet

  • Laravel & Eloquent ORM: Expert
  • PHP 8+ Features & Patterns: Advanced
  • WordPress & WooCommerce: Advanced
  • Testing (PHPUnit, Pest): Advanced

Typical Projects

  • Laravel Web Application: Full-featured web app with authentication, roles, queues, and scheduled tasks. (80-180 hrs)
  • WordPress Custom Development: Custom theme and plugins with ACF, REST API integrations, and performance optimization. (40-100 hrs)
  • E-commerce Platform: Online store with inventory management, payments, shipping calculations, and order tracking. (100-220 hrs)

Hourly Rates

  • AI PM: $2/hr — AI agent manages the project end-to-end with automated code reviews, testing, and deployment.
  • Live PM: $3/hr — A human project manager coordinates your project with AI-augmented development workflows.
  • Live PM + Dev: $5/hr — Dedicated human PM plus senior developer oversight for mission-critical projects.

Hiring Process

  1. Submit Your Requirements: Describe your project scope, technical needs, and timeline. Our AI analyzes your requirements and identifies the ideal skill profile.
  2. AI-Matched Talent Selection: Our platform matches you with pre-vetted developers whose expertise aligns with your tech stack, industry, and project complexity.
  3. Technical Vetting & Trial: Review candidate profiles, past work, and skill assessments. Start with a small paid trial task to validate the fit before committing.
  4. Kick-off & Ongoing Delivery: Once confirmed, your developer is onboarded immediately. Track progress via real-time dashboards, milestone reviews, and daily stand-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your PHP developers use modern PHP practices?
Yes. Our developers write modern PHP 8+ code with strict typing, enums, fibers, and follow PSR standards.
Can they work with legacy PHP codebases?
Absolutely. Our developers are experienced in maintaining and modernizing legacy PHP applications, including framework migrations.
Do they know Laravel well?
Laravel is a core competency we vet for. Our developers are proficient with Eloquent, Blade, queues, events, and the full Laravel ecosystem.