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PHP Talent

Hire PHP Developers

PHP powers 77% of all websites. Our PHP developers build high-performance backends with Laravel, custom WordPress solutions, and enterprise applications using modern PHP practices.

48-hour matching
5+ years avg. experience
Replacement guarantee
500+ in network

PHP Skills Our Developers Bring

Every php developer we place has been vetted for production-level expertise across these core competencies.

PHP 8.x
Laravel / Symfony
WordPress
MySQL / PostgreSQL
REST APIs
Composer
PHPUnit
Redis / Queue Workers

What Our PHP Developers Deliver

PHP experts work with mature ecosystems (Laravel, Symfony, WordPress) and cost-effective hosting. For content sites, e-commerce, or enterprise apps with established PHP codebases, specialized PHP talent accelerates delivery and maintenance.

Typical Projects

Symfony Enterprise Backend

Modular Symfony app with API Platform, Doctrine, and event-driven architecture.

Custom WordPress Plugin Suite

Complex plugins with custom post types, REST endpoints, and Gutenberg blocks.

Legacy PHP Modernization

Refactoring legacy codebases to PHP 8.x, Composer, and framework patterns.

Why Hire PHP Developers Through ZTABS

Pre-Vetted Technical Talent

Every developer passes our multi-stage assessment: coding challenges, system design review, code quality audit, and cultural fit evaluation. Only the top 3% of applicants make it through. You interview pre-qualified candidates — not resumes.

48-Hour Matching

We present 2-3 qualified php developers within 48 hours of your request. No waiting weeks for recruiters to source candidates. Our talent pool is ready and waiting.

Seamless Integration

Our developers join your Slack, your standups, and your codebase. They work in your tools and follow your processes — fully embedded in your team from day one.

We Built 23+ Products Ourselves

We're not just a staffing agency — we're builders. From Agiled to Chatsy to Morphed, we've shipped production products used by thousands. Our developers bring that production mindset to your team.

Starting from $40–$80/hr

Our 4-Step Vetting Process

Only 3% of applicants make it through. Every php developer we place has passed all four stages.

1

Application Review

We review portfolios, GitHub contributions, and past project history.

2

Technical Assessment

Timed coding challenges and system design problems specific to the technology.

3

Live Coding Interview

A 60-minute pair programming session with our senior engineers.

4

Culture & Communication

Soft skills evaluation to ensure seamless team integration.

Flexible Engagement Models

Choose the model that fits your project needs. No long-term contracts — scale up or down as your project demands.

Full-Time Dedicated

A php developer works exclusively on your project, 40 hours/week. Best for ongoing product development and long-term projects.

Part-Time Flexible

20 hours/week of dedicated php development. Ideal for startups, maintenance, or projects that don't need full-time capacity.

Project-Based

Fixed-scope php development with a defined timeline and deliverables. Best for specific features, migrations, or MVPs.

Team Extension

Multiple php developers join your existing team. Best for scaling quickly when you need to ship faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about hiring php developers

We present 2-3 pre-vetted php developers within 48 hours. After you interview and select, developers can start within 3-5 business days.

Ready to Hire PHP Developers?

Get matched with pre-vetted php developers in 48 hours. No long-term contracts. Replacement guarantee.