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PHP which stands for 'Hypertext Preprocessor,' is a popular server-side scripting language designed primarily for web development. Originally created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994, PHP has since evolved into a powerful and versatile language used in a vast number of web applications and systems
Why PHP
PHP done right — production-ready, secure, fast.
Our PHP engineers ship clean, tested code with observability, CI/CD, and performance baked in from day one.
PHP is a server-side scripting language, allowing the execution of code on the server before delivering the result to the client browser.
PHP is platform-independent and can run on various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix.
PHP is open-source software, providing developers with the flexibility to modify and customize the language according to their needs.
PHP supports a wide range of databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and more, facilitating seamless database integration in web applications.
PHP has a large and active community of developers, contributing to the language's growth, providing support, and sharing resources.
PHP has popular frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter, which offer pre-built modules and tools for faster and efficient web development.
PHP code can be embedded directly into HTML, making it easy to mix dynamic content with static content in web pages.
PHP includes built-in security features like data encryption, authentication mechanisms, and input validation to enhance web application security.
Our engineers
What our PHP developers bring
Vetted, senior, on-shore — every PHP engineer is hand-picked for production-grade delivery.
Expertise in building server-side applications and web services using PHP, with a strong understanding of PHP principles and best practices.
Proficient in working with databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Experience with popular PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter for rapid and organized web development.
Knowledge of security best practices in web development, including data encryption, secure authentication, and protection against common security vulnerabilities.
Building and consuming RESTful APIs to enable communication between different components of a web application.
Understanding of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate effectively with front-end developers.
Proficient in using version control systems like Git for collaborative development and codebase management.
Strong skills in debugging and optimizing PHP code for performance improvements and efficient resource utilization.
Experience in writing unit tests for PHP code using testing frameworks like PHPUnit to ensure code quality and reliability.
How hiring works
From brief to merged PR — in days, not weeks.
Tell us your needs. We shortlist 2–3 PHP developers in 48 hours. Interview, trial week, and start full delivery.
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Hiring PHP developers — answered.
What does it cost to hire a PHP developer?+
Rates depend on seniority and engagement model. Most PHP developers start from £350/day for mid-level and £550/day for senior, with discounts on longer engagements.
How fast can I get a PHP developer onboarded?+
We typically shortlist within 48 hours. Most PHP developers can start within 5–7 working days from sign-off.
Can I scale my PHP team up or down?+
Yes. Engagements are flexible — add a developer next sprint, or scale down after a launch. Notice periods are short and transparent.
Do you handle the full project or just supply developers?+
Both. We do fully managed delivery (PM, design, QA, devops, PHP engineering) or supply individual PHP developers to your team.
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