PHP Developer — Laravel, APIs & Enterprise Web Applications
Hire a PHP developer with deep Laravel expertise and modern engineering practices. I build secure backends, REST APIs, and business applications — avoiding the spaghetti PHP of the past.
PHP developer skills & stack
- Laravel (primary framework) — APIs, queues, events, policies
- MySQL / PostgreSQL schema design & query optimisation
- PHPUnit / Pest testing for critical business logic
- Redis, Horizon, and horizontal scaling patterns
- Legacy PHP maintenance & migration to Laravel
PHP developer for startups & enterprises
Whether you need a PHP developer for a greenfield MVP or to stabilise an existing codebase, I deliver incremental releases with clear communication. India-based with extensive remote work for Dubai and international clients.
See also: Laravel developer · PHP development services · How to hire a Laravel developer
Frequently asked questions
Is PHP still relevant for new projects in 2026?
Yes — especially with Laravel. PHP powers millions of production apps; Laravel provides modern architecture, security, and ecosystem tools.
PHP developer vs Laravel developer — what is the difference?
A PHP developer writes PHP broadly. A Laravel developer specialises in the Laravel framework. I am a PHP developer with deep Laravel expertise for new builds and migrations.
Can you migrate legacy PHP to Laravel?
Yes. I migrate incrementally where possible — strangler pattern, module by module — to reduce risk.
Do you write tests as a PHP developer?
Yes. PHPUnit or Pest on critical business logic, plus API feature tests for important endpoints.
Where are you based as a PHP developer?
Noida, India — serving Delhi NCR, nationwide remote clients, and international projects including Dubai.
From my blog
Why businesses choose PHP Developer with Arun Tyagi
Whether you are launching a new product, replacing a legacy stack, or scaling an existing codebase, PHP Developer needs clear architecture, predictable delivery, and someone who can communicate in plain language—not just ship tickets. I work with founders, agencies, and in-house teams across India (including Noida and Delhi NCR) and internationally on a remote-first basis, with overlap-friendly hours for calls and demos.
Typical engagements include discovery to clarify requirements, a phased roadmap, and incremental releases so stakeholders see progress early. Security, performance, and maintainability are treated as first-class concerns: validated inputs, sensible caching, logging, and documentation so your next developer is not left guessing. For API-heavy work, expect consistent resource design, versioning awareness, and integration testing where it matters most.
If you are comparing freelancers versus agencies, you get direct access to the person doing the work—faster feedback loops and fewer handoffs. When your project needs extra capacity (design, DevOps, QA), I can coordinate with your vendors or recommend trusted partners while keeping ownership of the technical direction aligned with your goals.
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