PHP Development

Hire PHP Developers for Custom Web Applications & APIs

Experienced PHP developers for custom portals, APIs, CMS customisation and upgrading legacy PHP applications to modern, secure versions.

PHP Laravel MySQL
Registered company since 2018 NDA before we start You own the code & accounts

Why PHP?

We provide the space, tools, and resources you need to pursue your ambitions,
grow in your chosen direction, and even build your own expert brand.

Open Source

PHP is open-source and free to use, with no licensing fees. Its flexibility for third-party modifications makes it a preferred choice for many business owners.

Strengthening the Web

PHP runs a large share of the web — including WordPress, WooCommerce and Laravel applications — so talent, hosting and libraries are easy to find.

Web-Friendly

PHP is highly web-friendly, featuring built-in modules for accessing FTP servers and supporting multiple database servers with ease.

Scalable

PHP can be scaled horizontally to handle increased users and traffic without compromising performance.

Cross-Platform

PHP works seamlessly across Linux, Unix, Windows, and Solaris platforms.

Swift Development

PHP offers a range of frameworks—such as PRADO, Symfony, Phalcon, Zend, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel, and Yii—that enable rapid and efficient app development.

PHP Services

Web Services & API Development

Build robust, high-performance apps and web systems, providing secure, stable, and well-documented web services and APIs for seamless data access.

App Development

Using an API-first approach, we deliver secure and scalable web applications. Our skilled PHP developers create tailor-made web solutions to meet your unique business needs.

Support & Maintenance

We resolve complex issues with result-driven solutions from skilled domain experts, while also providing ongoing maintenance to keep your systems running smoothly.

Web Developments

We create feature-rich websites tailored to your needs, using PHP-based CMS platforms like WordPress and Drupal. We also develop websites from scratch with powerful frameworks such as Symfony, Zend, CodeIgniter, and Laravel.

Migration

Seamlessly migrate your web apps to PHP from Java, Python, or ASP.NET without any loss of data or functionality.

e-Commerce

Build custom online stores using PHP on platforms like WooCommerce and Magento. Whether you want a store from scratch or need integrations for shipping, inventory, and third-party services, we tailor solutions to match your business needs.

Consulting

We offer custom consulting services for application architecture, design, implementation, development, and management to help you achieve optimal results.

Cloud Solutions

We help you build cloud-native applications and handle their deployment, management, and scaling—on a schedule that works best for you.

Integration and Extensions

Discover our powerful CRM system that has helped hundreds of businesses with seamless integrations and custom app creation. We can also tailor HubSpot to fit your specific needs.

9+Years in business
200+Projects delivered
100+Mobile apps built
100+Clients served
Stack

The backend tools our team works with

Your PHP developer comes with hands-on experience across the tools that usually sit around PHP projects.

Node.js
PHP
Laravel
Symfony
CodeIgniter
Express
NestJS
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Docker
Why Forelskets

Experienced people, clear process, no lock-in.

The same team that builds and runs our own SaaS products, working inside your tools and your time zone.

You approve every hire

Interview the developer yourself before they start.

Hours that overlap yours

Shared working hours with US, Canadian and Australian time zones.

Visible progress

Daily updates, a shared task board and weekly demos.

Your code, your IP

NDA before we start; all code and accounts stay in your name.

How it works

Hire a PHP developer in four steps

Share your needs

Tell us the project, skills, seniority and hours you need on a short call.

Meet matched profiles

We share PHP profiles that fit your requirement.

Interview & approve

Run your own interview or test task. Only the people you approve join.

Start & scale

They join your tools and stand-ups. Add or reduce capacity month to month.

Compare

Forelskets vs. hiring in-house vs. freelancers

Hiring in-houseFreelancerForelskets
Time to startWeeks to months of recruitingFast, quality variesMatched profiles after one call
CostSalary, benefits, equipment, recruiting feesHourly, hard to predictOne predictable monthly rate
Backup & continuityGap when someone leavesNoneTeam cover and managed handover
Quality controlYour own processDepends on the individualCode review and QA from our senior team
IP & confidentialityEmployment contractVariesNDA + IP assignment before work starts
How to Hire

Flexible Ways to Hire PHP Developers

Pick the model that fits your budget and roadmap — switch or scale as your needs change.

Dedicated Developer

A full-time PHP developer working only on your project, reporting to you daily. Best for ongoing products.

Part-Time / Hourly

Pay for the hours you use — ideal for maintenance, fixes, audits and adding features to an existing product.

Fixed-Price Project

Agreed scope, milestones and price before we start. Best for well-defined builds, migrations and launches.

Full Product Team

Developers plus design, QA and project management from one partner — the way we build our own SaaS products.

Hire PHP Developers — FAQs

Can you upgrade an old PHP 5 or 7 application to PHP 8?

Yes. We audit compatibility, fix deprecated code, update dependencies, add tests around critical flows and deploy the upgrade with a rollback plan.

Do you work with both core PHP and frameworks?

Yes. We maintain core PHP applications and build new ones on Laravel, Symfony or CodeIgniter depending on your requirements.

How do I hire PHP developers from Forelskets?

Book a free call and share your requirements. We suggest the right PHP developer profile or team, you can interview them, and work starts once the scope and engagement model are agreed in writing.

What engagement models do you offer?

A dedicated full-time developer on a monthly basis, part-time or hourly support, or a fixed-price project for a well-defined scope. You can scale the team up or down as the project changes.

Can your team work in my time zone?

Yes. Our team in India plans overlapping working hours for clients in the UAE, Europe, Australia, the USA and Canada, with daily written updates and scheduled video calls.

Who owns the code and intellectual property?

You do. We sign an NDA before discussing confidential details, and all source code, designs and IP are transferred to you as agreed in the contract.

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Proof

What our engineers have built

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