PHP Developer for High-Performance Web Applications

We’re hiring a skilled and forward-thinking PHP Developer to build and maintain a high-performance web application built for scale.

This isn’t a basic “write some PHP scripts” role — we need someone who understands:

clean backend architecture

secure API development

database optimization

modular code structure

real-world performance tuning

You’ll be turning product ideas into fast, stable, production-ready backend systems. The project includes building an internal dashboard, user management modules, analytics, and API integrations with third-party services such as Razorpay, Google APIs, SMS gateways, and more.

You’ll collaborate closely with our frontend team (React/HTML/CSS), designers, and QA testers to ship high-quality features.

This is an 8–12 week project, with the option for long-term extensions if the fit is great.

We’re looking for someone who writes code with intention, avoids spaghetti logic, and uses best practices like dependency injection, MVC structure, secure session handling, and reusable components.

If you’re the type who enjoys solving real-world backend problems — not just following tutorials — this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

Develop backend modules and APIs using modern PHP (8.1+).

Build scalable and secure web application architecture.

Work with MySQL/PostgreSQL for optimized database queries.

Integrate third-party APIs (payment, auth, messaging, analytics).

Implement authentication systems (JWT, Sessions, OAuth).

Develop reusable libraries, helpers, and utility classes.

Ensure secure backend coding (XSS, CSRF, SQLi prevention).

Write clean, well-documented, maintainable PHP code.

Collaborate with frontend teams on API contracts.

Optimize backend performance, caching, and load-time reduction.

Debug, test, and fix backend issues quickly.

Set up cron jobs for automation tasks.

Manage environment configs across staging/production.

Maintain Git version control and code review practices.

Deploy backend services with zero downtime strategies.

Required Skills

3+ years experience as a PHP Developer.

Strong foundation in Core PHP & Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

Deep understanding of MVC architecture.

Experience with frameworks like Laravel, CodeIgniter, or Slim (optional but valuable).

Strong SQL/MySQL knowledge (joins, indexing, optimization).

REST API development and integration expertise.

Familiarity with cURL, Guzzle, or native PHP HTTP clients.

Understanding of caching (Redis/Memcached).

Experience with authentication & session management.

Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and basic JavaScript.

Knowledge of Git/GitHub workflows.

Understanding of performance profiling and benchmarking.

Knowledge of server-side security best practices.

Experience with deployment (cPanel, Hostinger, SSH, cloud).

Excellent debugging and logical thinking skills.

Tools & Technologies

PHP 8.1+

MySQL / PostgreSQL

REST APIs

cURL / Guzzle

Composer

Git / GitHub / GitLab

Apache / Nginx

Redis (optional)

Postman

Docker (optional for local dev)

Deliverables

Fully functional backend modules with clean architecture.

API endpoints with documentation (Postman/Swagger).

Authentication & authorization system.

Database schema + optimized queries.

Cron jobs & background processes.

Deployment-ready code with environment configs.

2–3 rounds of revisions based on feedback.

2 weeks post-launch support.

Budget Options

Hourly: $30 – $60/hour

Project-Based: $3,000 – $9,000

Monthly Retainer: $2,500 – $5,000 (maintenance + new features)

Timeline

Week 1: Architecture + database design

Weeks 2–6: Development of modules & APIs

Week 7: Testing, debugging, optimization

Week 8: Deployment + revisions

Success Metrics

API response time < 180ms

Zero critical bugs during launch

99.9% uptime

Faster backend response under load (500–1,000 req/min)

Complete documentation & maintainable codebase

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’re someone who writes PHP like a structured language — not like a messy script.

You think in modules, design reusable functions, document your logic, and understand how backend systems scale in the real world.

You enjoy solving deep logical problems and building systems that grow — not break.

How to Apply

Share the following:

Portfolio or examples of PHP applications you’ve built

GitHub repos (if available)

Your preferred working model (hourly or project)

Tools and methodologies you use

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 hours for a quick technical challenge.