Looking to scale your development team with top-tier PHP talent? Our pre-vetted PHP developers excel in Laravel, Symfony, and custom PHP frameworks, delivering robust web applications, seamless API integrations, and enterprise-grade security—all aligned with your company culture.
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We headhunt experts who leverage the industry’s leading PHP frameworks, databases, and DevOps tools to accelerate delivery and ensure reliability. Hire PHP experts proficient in a range of technologies:
Finding the right Php programmer for your business is essential for maximum success. You should seek out only the most qualified experts for the job. However, it‘s also crucial for you to take a hands–on approach to the hiring process. It‘s not just about technical skills, but also about finding someone who fits with your company culture. We can help you with that!
As soon as you talk with us or fill our form, the first thing we do is analyze your company. We set up a call with you to understand your culture and the type of people you value working with.
We reach out to hundreds of candidates that we think might be a possible match for you. In 2 weeks, you’ll start reviewing people that match your requirements. We focus on providing you 3-5 top candidates instead of giving you an endless list.
Once you select the candidate, we handle all the contracts and payments from day 1. We also take the legal steps required to protect your IP.
No freelancers, no consultants, no outsourcing. Only full-time.
Hire career-driven developers ready to be part of your company.
You’ll see 3-5 CVs of outstanding people within two weeks of our discovery call. 80% of our clients hire from that first batch.
The PHP candidates you’ll interview will have been chosen to match your company’s culture and values. They’ll feel right at home, reducing your turnover.
The best people already have a job. We find senior PHP developers only, working in established companies–and bring them to your team.
Rest easy knowing your hires are well cared for. Our HR service handles global contract payments for you and provides social-emotional support to keep them performing at their best.
By hiring in countries with a lower cost of living, your budget will stretch farther, while your developers will be earning exactly how much they want.
Over 75% of all websites rely on PHP for their server-side scripting, and with more than six million PHP developers worldwide, the talent pool is vast. Yet, for a small business seeking the perfect fit—someone who not only masters the language but also understands your unique challenges—navigating that sea of candidates can feel daunting. This guide will assist you in hiring a professional skilled in the PHP scripting language. We provide tips on the skills they need and how to assess them.
A skilled PHP coder dives head-first into projects of all shapes and sizes, doing everything from whipping up code for webpages to debugging and keeping that code running smoothly. They also know their way around PHP’s latest features and the popular frameworks at the back of their hand.
Here’s a fundamental rundown of skills that any top-notch PHP programmer should possess:
Architect & Build Custom Web Applications
Design MVC-based solutions using Laravel or Symfony, complete with database schemas and deployment pipelines.
Develop & Integrate APIs
Create RESTful and GraphQL endpoints with OAuth2/JWT authentication and comprehensive OpenAPI specs.
Optimize Performance & Scalability
Profile and tune code with Xdebug/Blackfire, implement Redis/Varnish caching, and configure auto-scaling on AWS/GCP.
Implement E-commerce Solutions
Set up shopping carts, checkout flows, and payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), optimized for conversion.
Ensure Security & Compliance
Conduct OWASP Top 10 audits, pen-testing, and GDPR-compliant data handling.
Migrate & Modernize Legacy Systems
Refactor PHP 5.x monoliths into modern, maintainable PHP 8.x architectures with zero downtime.
Customize CMS & Framework Plugins
Build bespoke WordPress, Drupal, or headless CMS extensions tailored to your workflows.
Conduct QA & Continuous Testing
Implement PHPUnit, Behat, Selenium tests, and CI/CD pipelines for shift-left quality assurance.
Provide Ongoing Maintenance
Offer 24/7 support, version upgrades, and performance monitoring with New Relic or Datadog.
The average salary to hire a Senior PHP Developer in the USA is $112,434/year. Glassdoor indicates $127,808/year, Talent.com $107,491/year Talent.com and ZipRecruiter $102,005/year.
If you recruit outside the US, you can find high-skilled, timezone-friendly PHP developers at affordable rates thanks to lower living costs: Huntly highlights Argentina as a favorable nearshoring destination where Senior PHP developers earn an average of $51,000/year. Qubit Labs shows that Eastern Europe salaries are approximately 70% lower than US rates
When interviewing a PHP developer, you must start with questions that test a developer’s core knowledge and abilities to work in a remote work environment (if you opt for hiring remote). The questions below are designed to assess not only the interviewee’s skills with PHP but also their general intelligence, communication skills, collaborative capabilities, and flexibility—all markers of a successful hire.
1. What are the steps to create a new database using MySQL and PHP to store and retrieve user messages for an internet forum?
2.What is the main difference between asp net and PHP, and why would you choose PHP to create a web design?
3.What is the difference between $message and $$message in PHP?
4.What is GET and POST method in PHP and their differences?
5. How can we increase the execution time of a PHP script for a Digital Ad banner?
With these questions in mind, you want to picture an ordinary working day of the candidate with your team.
A: Typically, we can present qualified candidates within 48 hours. You choose who fits your project best, and they can start immediately.
A: We evaluate candidates on code challenges, live technical interviews, and cultural interviews to ensure seamless integration with your team.
A: Absolutely—we take care of HR, payroll, and onboarding so you can focus on your project.
A: Slack, Zoom, and email for daily check-ins and real-time updates. Project management tools like Jira or Trello to monitor progress.
A: Yes! Our model supports quick scaling—add as many developers as your project requires.
A: Our average time-to-hire is just 10 business days, from initial briefing to signed contract.
Ready to hire the best developers, 40% faster than the industry average? Give us your email, and our account manager will get in touch ASAP!
When you partner with DistantJob for your next hire, you get the highest quality developers who will deliver expert work on time. We headhunt developers globally; that means you can expect candidates within two weeks or less and at a great value.
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