Hire a Dedicated PHP Developer
PHP powers a large share of the web and remains the backbone of platforms like WordPress, WooCommerce, and countless custom business applications. Our dedicated PHP developers are fluent in modern PHP 8+ practices — typed properties, named arguments, enums, fibers — and work within frameworks like Laravel and Symfony to deliver maintainable, scalable applications. They are equally comfortable building REST APIs, CMS-driven sites, or complex multi-tenant SaaS backends.
Monthly rate
Part-time
$600 – $1,000/mo
Full-time
$1,200 – $2,000/mo
Western equivalent: ~$7,000/mo
Save up to 71% vs AU/UK/US hire
Why Codalyst Tech
Company-backed — not freelance
You hire through us — a registered company with a clear contract, NDA protection, and an escalation path if anything goes wrong.
Company-backed contract — not a freelancer agreement
Exclusive assignment — not shared across clients
Pre-vetted and interview-approved before you commit
Onboarded within 7 business days
What they do
Responsibilities
What your dedicated PHP Developer will own as part of your team.
- Building and maintaining Laravel or Symfony applications
- Developing custom WordPress themes and plugins
- Designing and implementing REST API endpoints
- Writing unit and feature tests with PHPUnit / Pest
- Database schema design and query optimisation (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Integrating third-party services and payment gateways
- Code review, refactoring, and technical debt reduction
Expertise
Core skills
Tooling
Tools & platforms
Services this role delivers
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Common questions
Everything you need to know before hiring a dedicated PHP Developer.
You hire a specific person — not a rotating pool. We match you with a vetted professional based on your stack, domain, and working style, you conduct a technical interview before committing, and the person is assigned exclusively to your project for the duration of the engagement. They work within your timezone overlap window, join your team's communication tools (Slack, Teams), and participate in your sprint ceremonies. We handle HR, payroll, equipment, and benefits on our side. You direct the work.
Yes — always. We present 1–2 matched candidates with their CV, portfolio, and a summary of why we think they fit your requirements. You interview them before any engagement begins. If the first candidates are not right, we keep searching at no extra cost until you find someone you want to work with.
Within the first 30 days, if the placement is not working — for any reason — we replace them at no extra cost. After the first 30 days, we require 2 weeks notice to transition to a replacement so there is no knowledge gap. Replacement sourcing is included in your engagement at no additional charge.
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5. This creates a 3–5 hour overlap with UK/EU mornings, a 4–6 hour overlap with Middle East business hours, and an async-friendly relationship with US/Canada (with a 2–4 hour overlap possible with early starts). We set timezone expectations upfront and ensure a minimum 3-hour synchronous overlap per day with your team.
Ready to hire a dedicated PHP Developer?
Tell us your requirements and timezone. We will present matched candidates within 7 business days.