PHP · Laravel · Symfony · MySQL
Hire PHP developers
Vetted PHP engineers who build web backends, APIs and CMS sites in your codebase, matched to your stack and budget. On your team in 2–3 weeks.
Rated 5.0 on Clutch · CVs in 3–5 days · No long-term lock-in
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symfony
- WordPress
- MySQL
- Redis
What does a PHP developer do?
A PHP developer builds the server side of web applications and websites in PHP. They create backends and APIs with frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony, extend CMS platforms like WordPress, and work with databases, keeping sites fast, secure and easy to maintain.
DevKit PHP developers work with modern PHP, Laravel, Symfony and WordPress, and join your team in your tools and processes. Every one of them passes a technical interview with our senior engineers before you see their CV.
When to hire one
- Building or extending Laravel and Symfony backends
- Custom WordPress themes, plugins and WooCommerce stores
- Upgrading legacy PHP code to modern PHP versions
- APIs and integrations for web and mobile products
What our PHP developers do
Typical work our PHP engineers take on for clients.
Web backends and APIs
REST and GraphQL APIs in Laravel or Symfony that are documented, tested and secure.
WordPress development
Custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce and headless WordPress built to clean coding standards.
Legacy code modernisation
Upgrades to current PHP versions, refactoring and framework migrations without stopping the product.
Databases and performance
Schema design, Eloquent and Doctrine usage, caching and query optimisation in MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Integrations and queues
Payment, CRM and third-party integrations, plus background jobs and queues.
Testing and code quality
Tests with PHPUnit or Pest, static analysis and code review that keeps the codebase maintainable.
PHP technologies we cover
Frameworks and languages
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symfony
- Livewire
- Inertia.js
- Composer
CMS and e-commerce
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Drupal
- Magento
- Shopware
- ACF
Databases
- MySQL
- MariaDB
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Elasticsearch
Testing, cloud and tooling
- PHPUnit
- Pest
- PHPStan
- Docker
- AWS
- GitHub Actions
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
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Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
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Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
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Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
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“Their flexibility and ability to provide access to talented specialists.”
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“We were particularly impressed by their management approach.”
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“They were always ahead of schedule and suggested a lot of modern solutions.”
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“They combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business objectives.”
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“DevKit has found an approach that works well with startups.”
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Hiring PHP developers: FAQ
How quickly can I hire a PHP developer through DevKit?
You usually receive vetted PHP CVs within 3–5 business days, and the developer typically starts within 2–3 weeks of the first call. If the fit isn't right, we replace them free of charge.
Do your PHP developers know Laravel, Symfony and WordPress?
Yes. Our PHP developers have production experience with Laravel and Symfony, and many also build custom WordPress themes, plugins and WooCommerce stores. Some focus on modernising legacy PHP code. Tell us your stack and we'll match to it.
Do I need a senior PHP developer?
Not always. For WordPress work or features in a well-structured Laravel app with senior code review, a mid-level developer often delivers the same results for less. For legacy modernisation, new backend architecture or high-traffic systems, a senior engineer or tech lead is usually worth it. We'll recommend the right level on a free call.
How much does it cost to hire a PHP developer?
Staff augmentation is billed as a monthly rate per engineer, depending on the level and stack. Tell us your budget and we'll match PHP developers to it; exact rates come with the first CVs.
Need engineers next month? Let's talk this week.
Send us the role. Get CVs in 3–5 days.
Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day.
What happens next
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We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
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