Hire PHP Developers
From Laravel applications and WordPress platforms to custom CMS solutions and e-commerce backends, our PHP developers build the server-side systems that power 80% of the web. Modern PHP is fast, typed, and enterprise-ready.
Why Hire PHP Developers from PILLAI INFOTECH?
Modern PHP Practitioners
Forget the PHP of 2010. Our developers write PHP 8.2+ with union types, enums, fibers, named arguments, and readonly properties. They follow PSR standards, use Composer for dependency management, and build with the same discipline as any modern backend language.
Laravel & Framework Depth
Laravel is our strongest suit. Our developers use Eloquent ORM, queues with Horizon, real-time broadcasting with Reverb, Sanctum for API auth, and Livewire for reactive UIs. They also deliver with Symfony, CodeIgniter, and Yii when your project calls for it.
WordPress & CMS Expertise
Beyond basic themes, our WordPress developers build custom Gutenberg blocks, headless WordPress with WP REST API, WooCommerce extensions, multisite networks, and performant configurations serving millions of page views per month.
What Our PHP Developers Can Build
Laravel Web Applications
SaaS platforms, multi-tenant applications, admin dashboards, and API backends using Laravel with Inertia.js or Livewire for the frontend, queues for background jobs, and comprehensive test suites.
WordPress Solutions
Custom theme development, plugin creation, Gutenberg block libraries, WooCommerce stores with custom product types, membership sites, and headless WordPress powering React or Vue frontends.
E-Commerce Platforms
WooCommerce, Magento 2, and custom-built storefronts with inventory management, multi-currency support, shipping integrations, tax calculation engines, and payment gateway connectivity.
RESTful & GraphQL APIs
API-first backends with Laravel API Resources, Lighthouse for GraphQL, rate limiting, OAuth2 authentication, versioned endpoints, and auto-generated Swagger documentation.
Content Management Systems
Custom CMS platforms tailored to specific editorial workflows, with role-based publishing permissions, media library management, SEO tooling, and multi-language content support.
Legacy System Modernization
Refactoring old PHP codebases from procedural spaghetti to clean MVC architecture, migrating from PHP 5.x to 8.x, introducing automated testing, and improving performance with OpCache and Redis caching.
PHP Technology Stack
How to Hire PHP Developers
Specify Your PHP Needs
Tell us your framework preference (Laravel, Symfony, WordPress), project type, existing codebase state, and whether you need backend-only or full-stack PHP capabilities.
Review Matched Developers
We present PHP developers with specific experience in your framework and project type. Each candidate includes portfolio links, GitHub profiles, and references from similar engagements.
Practical Code Assessment
Candidates demonstrate their skills through framework-specific challenges: building a Laravel feature module, writing WordPress plugin code, or refactoring legacy PHP to modern standards.
Begin Development
Your PHP developer sets up their local environment matching your production stack, connects to your repository, and starts delivering code reviewed through your existing PR workflow.
Flexible Engagement Models
Pay-As-You-Go
Great for WordPress customization, Laravel feature additions, WooCommerce plugin development, or quick PHP version upgrades on existing projects.
- Minimum 20 hrs/week
- Weekly deliverables
- Scope adjustments welcome
- No binding contract
Dedicated Monthly
A full-time PHP developer who owns your backend, handles deployments, optimizes database queries, and ships features consistently every sprint.
- 160 hrs/month guaranteed
- Server management included
- 15-day rolling contract
- Security patch management
Dedicated Team
A PHP development squad with backend developers, a frontend developer, a DevOps engineer, and QA for building complete web platforms.
- 3-8 team members
- Full-stack capability
- CI/CD pipeline setup
- Ongoing maintenance plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHP still a relevant choice for new projects in 2026?
Absolutely. PHP powers 77% of websites with known server-side languages, including Facebook, Wikipedia, and Slack. Modern PHP 8.x with JIT compilation, typed properties, and fibers for async operations is a fast, mature, and cost-effective choice. Laravel, the most popular PHP framework, has one of the largest developer ecosystems in the world.
Do your developers work with both Laravel and WordPress?
Yes, but we recommend different developers for each. Laravel developers focus on custom application development with clean architecture, while our WordPress developers specialize in theme/plugin development, Gutenberg blocks, and WooCommerce. For projects that bridge both (like a WordPress frontend with a Laravel API), we assemble a team with both skill sets.
How do your PHP developers handle application security?
Our developers implement CSRF protection, prepared statements for all database queries, XSS prevention through output escaping, input validation using form request classes, rate limiting on authentication endpoints, and content security policies. For Laravel projects, they leverage built-in security features and conduct regular dependency audits with Composer audit.
Can your developers help us migrate from an older PHP version?
Yes. We have migrated applications from PHP 5.6 through to PHP 8.x. The process includes running compatibility analysis with tools like PHPStan and Rector, fixing deprecated function calls, adopting new language features incrementally, and thoroughly testing each change. We handle one major version jump at a time to minimize risk.
What about PHP application performance and scaling?
Our developers implement OpCache for bytecode caching, Redis for session and application caching, database query optimization with indexing and eager loading, queue workers for background processing, and CDN integration for static assets. For high-traffic Laravel apps, we deploy on Laravel Vapor (serverless) or load-balanced server clusters behind Nginx.
Do your PHP developers write automated tests?
Yes. Every PHP project includes tests. For Laravel, our developers write feature tests for HTTP endpoints, unit tests for business logic, and use database factories for test data. We use PHPUnit or Pest PHP as testing frameworks, with Laravel Dusk for browser testing when needed. Test coverage reports are part of every CI pipeline.