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PHP powers 77% of websites with a known server-side language. Most of it is poorly structured code that predates modern frameworks. Our PHP developers write Laravel — properly. Controllers that do one thing. Services for business logic. Repositories for data access. Tests that actually run.

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Projects Delivered

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Modern PHP Is Not What You Remember

PHP's reputation comes from the legacy web: WordPress plugins written in 2008, Magento 1 codebases that nobody can change without breaking something else, and global functions scattered across a codebase with no structure. That is not what PHP looks like in 2024. Modern PHP — PHP 8.2 with strict types, enums, match expressions, and fibers — is a capable, fast, typed language. Laravel is one of the most developer-productive backend frameworks of any language, with a full ecosystem including Eloquent ORM, queued jobs, broadcasting, Sanctum authentication, Livewire, and Octane for high-performance deployment.

Our PHP developers build with the current language and the current framework — not the approach that made PHP's reputation. Legacy PHP exists, and when clients bring it to us we handle the modernisation systematically. But new work gets Laravel, proper architecture, and a test suite.

What Our PHP / Laravel Developers Build

We lead with Laravel to ensure your backend is maintainable, scalable, and secure from day one.

Laravel Application Development

Full-stack Laravel applications: Eloquent models with proper relationships, service classes for business logic, form requests for validation, and resource transformations for API responses. Architecture built for scale.

REST API Development (Laravel)

Versioned Laravel APIs with Sanctum or Passport authentication, API resources for consistent response shapes, request validation, rate limiting, and OpenAPI documentation.

SaaS Application Development

Multi-tenant Laravel applications with subscription billing via Cashier/Stripe, feature flags, onboarding flows, and high-performance infrastructure patterns (Octane, queues).

E-Commerce Development (PHP)

Custom PHP e-commerce builds and complex WooCommerce extensions — custom pricing logic, fulfilment integrations, and inventory management systems.

Legacy PHP Modernisation

Structured migration of unmaintained PHP codebases to Laravel using an incremental strategy. We stabilise, test, and migrate module by module to avoid downtime.

Symfony Application Development

Enterprise-grade PHP applications using Symfony's dependency injection and event system for projects requiring precise architectural control and modularity.

Skills You Are Hiring

AreaTechnologies
Language & RuntimePHP 8.2/8.3, strict typing, enums, fibers, match expressions, named arguments
FrameworksLaravel 10/11 (primary), Symfony 6/7, Slim, choice based on project scope
ORM & DatabaseEloquent ORM, Laravel Query Builder, Doctrine, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
APIsREST (Laravel Resources), GraphQL (Lighthouse), gRPC, API Rate Limiting
Auth & SecurityLaravel Sanctum, Passport, JWT, Socialite, OWASP compliance, XSS/CSRF prevention
Queues & AsyncLaravel Horizon, Redis queues, scheduled tasks, event broadcasting, WebSockets
TestingPHPUnit, Pest, Mockery, Laravel Dusk (browser tests), Architecture Testing
DevOpsLaravel Forge, Envoy, Vapor, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS, DigitalOcean

Modern PHP Engineering Capabilities

From greenfield Laravel projects to systematic modernisation of legacy PHP systems.

Laravel Enterprise Engineering

Laravel Enterprise Engineering

Building maintainable, test-driven Laravel applications with proper service-layer architecture and performance-tuned SQL.

API First Architectures

API First Architectures

Designing and implementing robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs in PHP to power modern frontend and mobile experiences.

Legacy Code Reclamation

Legacy Code Reclamation

Systematically bringing older PHP codebases up to modern standards with automated tests and framework migrations.

SaaS & Multi-tenancy

SaaS & Multi-tenancy

Scaling PHP applications to handle multiple tenants with isolated data and complex subscription billing flows.

Performance Optimisation

Performance Optimisation

CPU-bound task optimisation, query profiling, caching strategies with Redis/Memcached, and Laravel Octane deployment.

E-commerce & Payments

E-commerce & Payments

Secure payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Braintree, PayPal) and bespoke e-commerce logic for high-volume transactions.

Why Hire a PHP Developer from Automely?

Senior engineers who treat PHP as a first-class language and Laravel as a tool for enterprise-grade growth.

Experts in modern PHP 8.x and Laravel 10/11 ecosystem

Focus on 'Proper Laravel': Controllers stay thin, business logic stays in Services

Proven track record of migrating complex legacy PHP systems to Laravel

Database specialists: Eloquent relationship optimisation and raw SQL performance

Available full-time, part-time, or per project sprint — in your timezone

Direct integration into your team's Git, Slack, and development workflow

IP and code are fully assigned to your account from day one

7-day expert onboarding with zero hiring overhead or payroll management

Senior developers who understand testing as a requirement, not an option

How the Engagement Works

Flexible engagement models for everything from feature sprints to dedicated core team extension.

Full-Time Dedicated

8 hrs/day, Mon–Fri

  • Full project builds and complex architecture work

  • Dedicated developer working exclusively on your project

  • Daily standup and direct Slack access

  • Fortnightly sprint review

  • Private Git repo — you own the code

Part-Time Dedicated

4 hrs/day, fixed schedule

  • Ongoing maintenance and feature additions

  • Iteration on existing PHP codebases

  • Dedicated developer on a fixed daily schedule

  • Weekly sync and shared task board

  • Flexible scope — expand as needed

Project Sprint

Scoped per project

  • Defined deliverable — feature, migration, or audit

  • Fixed scope, fixed price, fixed timeline

  • Refactoring and legacy code audit sprints

  • Framework migration phases

  • Integration-specific development

All engagements include: daily standup, shared task board, private Git repository in your account, fortnightly sprint review, direct Slack access, NDA signed before scoping, IP fully assigned to you.

Our Process to Hire Your PHP Developer

A clear path to scaling your backend team with senior PHP experts.

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Share Your Requirements

Tell us about your PHP stack, framework version, and project goals. We clarify the scope and technical requirements before matching.

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Matched in 48 Hours

We match you with a senior PHP/Laravel developer whose experience aligns with your specific domain and technical needs.

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Technical Interview

Validate the developer's architecture knowledge and problem-solving skills in a direct call. Most matches are approved in one round.

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Legal & Scope Review

NDA signed and engagement scope agreed in writing. Clear deliverables, hours, and IP ownership protections established.

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Start Work in 7 Days

Your developer is onboarded into your Slack, Git, and project tools, contributing code within 7 days of the match.

Hire a PHP Developer — Onboarded in 7 Days

Whether you need a Laravel expert for a new SaaS product, a PHP developer to modernise a legacy system, or ongoing backend development support — tell us what you need.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About PHP and Hiring PHP Developers


Is PHP still worth using in 2025?

Yes. PHP 8.x is a modern, strongly-typed language with competitive performance — PHP 8 benchmarks faster than Python 3 and Node.js on CPU-bound tasks in controlled tests. Laravel is one of the most productive backend frameworks available in any language. The argument that PHP is 'legacy' is a decade out of date; it confuses the PHP of shared hosting and unstructured scripts with the PHP of Laravel, Symfony, and proper object-oriented architecture. PHP powers Slack's backend, Etsy, and Wikipedia at significant scale.


Laravel vs Symfony — which should I choose?

Laravel and Symfony are the two dominant PHP frameworks. Laravel focus on developer experience with sensible defaults and a large first-party ecosystem, making it ideal for SaaS, APIs, and most commercial projects. Symfony is more modular and suits large enterprise teams that require granular control over their architecture. For most projects, Laravel offers faster time-to-market.


What are the main PHP frameworks?

The main PHP frameworks in 2024 are: Laravel (most popular), Symfony (enterprise-focused), Slim (micro-framework for APIs), CodeIgniter (lightweight), Yii, and CakePHP. Laravel and Symfony currently dominate the professional market.


How much does PHP / Laravel development cost?

Standard Laravel projects range from $12,000 to $25,000. Complex SaaS platforms with multi-tenancy range from $25,000 to $60,000. Legacy modernisation is usually handled in phases starting at $8,000. We provide senior experts without agency overhead.


Can you work on existing PHP codebases?

Yes. We conduct a technical audit (PHP version, framework, vulnerabilities, code quality) and provide a report before starting. We stabilies and migrate legacy code incrementally using automated tests as a safety net.


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