PHP Developer for Dynamic Web Application Development

We’re looking for an experienced PHP Developer to build and enhance a dynamic, secure, and performance-optimized web application. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PHP 8+, MySQL, REST API development, and knows how to create scalable backend systems with clean coding standards.

You’ll be responsible for backend logic, database design, API creation, and integration with front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Bootstrap). This project involves building modules for a business management system — including authentication, user dashboards, data workflows, and admin tools.

We’re looking for someone who understands MVC architecture, writes clean and maintainable code, and can collaborate with designers, QA testers, and frontend teams. The role also requires knowledge of security best practices, caching, and performance improvement.

This is an 8–10 week one-time project, with the potential to extend for long-term maintenance if the collaboration goes well.

If you enjoy building reliable backend systems, love writing clean code, and want to work on a production-grade application — this role is a great match.

Key Responsibilities

Develop backend features using PHP 8.x and MVC patterns

Build and integrate RESTful APIs

Optimize MySQL queries, indexes, and schema design

Implement authentication, authorization, and session management

Handle third-party API integrations (payment, SMS, email, analytics)

Collaborate with frontend teams and integrate UI components

Debug and fix backend issues, console errors, and API failures

Implement caching using Redis or file-based caching

Ensure application security: XSS, CSRF, SQL injection prevention

Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable backend code

Create documentation for APIs, modules, and workflows

Conduct code reviews and follow PSR coding standards

Use Git workflows for version control and collaboration

Build admin-side logic, CRUD modules, and role-permission systems

Provide post-deployment fixes and support

Required Skills

3+ years of experience in PHP development

Strong knowledge of PHP 8.0+

Experience with OOP, MVC, and REST APIs

Proficient in MySQL, database optimization, stored procedures

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with cURL, Composer, and PHP packages

Experience working with Bootstrap, jQuery, Ajax (optional but preferred)

Understanding of security standards and encryption

Ability to write clean, readable, and reusable code

Experience with caching systems (Redis, Memcache)

Knowledge of file handling, uploads, and image processing

Version control using Git/GitHub

Basic knowledge of Linux server commands

Excellent communication and time management

Portfolio of at least 3 previous PHP projects

Tools & Technologies

PHP 8.x

MySQL 8.x

Apache or Nginx

Composer

cURL and Guzzle for API handling

Redis (optional)

Postman or Insomnia (API testing)

Git / GitHub / GitLab

VS Code / PhpStorm

Hosting: Hostinger / DigitalOcean / AWS

Deliverables

Fully functional PHP-based web application modules

Secured API endpoints with documentation

Optimized database tables and queries

Authentication & role-based user management

Admin panel features and CRUD operations

Deployment-ready source code with instructions

Two revision cycles

15 days of post-launch bug support

Budget Options

Hourly Rate: $25 – $60/hour

Project-Based: $3,000 – $9,000 depending on features

Monthly Retainer (Optional): $2,500 – $5,500 for continuous updates

Timeline

Week 1: Project setup, architecture, DB planning

Weeks 2–6: Backend development & API integrations

Week 7: Testing, revisions, and optimization

Week 8–10: Final deployment & bug fixes

Success Metrics

<200ms API response time

99.9% uptime and zero critical bugs

Secure login and user session flows

Database optimized with efficient indexing

Successful integration with frontend

Positive user feedback and smooth performance

Ideal Candidate

You’re a backend-focused developer who understands structure, logic, speed, and security. You enjoy building systems that scale, follow coding standards, and collaborate well with cross-functional teams.

How to Apply

Please submit:

3 PHP projects or GitHub links

Your experience with APIs and database design

Your preferred pricing model (hourly or fixed)

Timeline availability

Selected candidates will be contacted within 48 hours for a quick technical discussion.