“DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”
Stop searching for unicorns locally. Get top 1% PHP talent (Laravel, Symfony, PHP 8.x) from Europe & LatAm who specialize in modernizing legacy monoliths and building scalable APIs.
Dusan
Senior Developer
Verified
When your specific requirement calls for high-concurrency capability, we don’t just send you a generic PHP developer; we actively headhunt engineers who have mastered Laravel Octane and Horizon.
If your organization relies on Symfony, our recruitment team targets architects who understand the framework’s deepest capabilities. We identify candidates who are experts in the API Platform for building standard-compliant REST and GraphQL APIs
Our sourcing process is designed to filter for “Modern PHP” discipline, regardless of the specific framework you use. We hunt for developers who strictly adhere to Strict Typing, ensuring they write robust, self-documenting code that integrates safely into your team.
At DistantJob, we are not limited by a “bench” of available staff; we are a headhunting agency that recruits specifically for your unique technical needs. Whether you need a legacy migration expert or a bleeding-edge innovator, we go out to the global market to find the exact match
While every placement is tailored to your unique needs, here’s a glimpse into the caliber and diverse expertise you can expect from a PHP developer headhunted by us:
Ethan
Principal Symfony Engineer & High-Performance Specialist
high-performance specialist who engineers systems for massive scale. We placed her with a North American logistics company handling millions of daily transactions. He architected a robust, event-driven system using Symfony’s Messenger Component and Kafka.
Elias
Senior PHP Architect & Modernization Lead
Elias is a senior architect with over 12 years of experience, specializing in decoupling and refactoring legacy monoliths. He was recently placed with a US-based e-commerce firm to lead their migration from a custom PHP 5.6 application to a modern, microservices-based architecture using Laravel 10 and PHP 8.2
Mateo
Full-Stack Laravel & Livewire Innovator
Mateo is a product-focused developer who bridges the gap between a robust backend and a dynamic user experience. He was headhunted for a US-based SaaS startup needing to launch a complex multi-tenant platform quickly. Mateo utilized Laravel for its secure, scalable backend and leveraged Livewire to build highly interactive, real-time frontend features without the complexity of a separate SPA.
Testimonials
“DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”
“DistantJob took the time to talk about the job description and explore what was important to us. They came back with a great candidate on the first try!”
“I can easily say that I’ve never worked with a more dedicated, patient, and productive developer. DistantJob made the remote engagement painless. Win-win!”
“We have 3 employees from DistantJob right now. Phenomenal. For the dollar value that we are spending, we are far ahead of what we would find locally or offshore.”
“Hiring through DistantJob (…) surpassed my expectations. I had no opinion before, neither for [remote work] or against, but this experience definitely put it on the radar for me.”
“DistantJob is great for helping you find technical folks especially when your local area doesn’t have the right pool of talent for the job.”
“The remote developers presented by DistantJob] delivered a caliber of quality, skill and technical expertise, beyond my best expectations, far exceeding our local team members.”
“Working with DistantJob made everything about recruiting a highly technical employee easier and cost-effective.”
Forget the “overnight” communication lag. You get developers who work during EST/CST/PST business hours.
our code never leaves your control. We provide US-enforceable contracts that guarantee 100% IP ownership from Day 1. We handle all international labor laws, payroll, and compliance, so you have zero legal exposure.
We don’t just test for English fluency; we test for technical articulation.
No freelancers, no consultants, no outsourcing. Only full-time dedicated coders.
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.
| Feature | Freelance Market | Dev Shops / Outsourcing | DistantJob (Integrated Staffing) |
| Engagement | Short-term / Gig-based | Project-based (Black Box) | Long-term Career Employee |
| Code Quality | Hit or miss (often unchecked) | “Get it working” mentality | Vetted for Clean Architecture |
| Management | Hard to manage remotely | You talk to a PM, not the dev | Direct Management (Your Team) |
| Availability | Juggles multiple clients | Varies / Rotates staff | 100% Dedicated to YOU |
| Replacement | You start over from scratch | Slow process | Rapid Free Replacement Guarantee |
Nearshore developers share your US time zones and often have a stronger cultural affinity with North American work styles compared to traditional offshore hubs. This means faster feedback loops and better agility.
We go beyond syntax. We test for architectural patterns (DDD, MVC), database optimization (indexing, N+1 query prevention), and security awareness (OWASP Top 10, SQL injection prevention).
Absolutely—we take care of HR, payroll, and onboarding so you can focus on your project.
No. We recruit and headhunt full-time remote developers who join your payroll/workflows. We don’t run delivery teams or bill by projects.
Yes! Our model supports quick scaling—add as many developers as your business require
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.
Increase your development output within the next 30 days without sacrificing quality.
