PHP Developers Who Understand Long-Term Systems

72% of clients have stayed 5+ years

Some developers have maintained the same systems for over a decade

All developers complete secure coding training before client work

Pre-tested on internal projects before deployment

22 years in business - we understand long-term systems

PHP Developers With Enterprise-Grade Skills

Modern PHP

PHP 8.x features
Composer & autoloading
PSR standards
Unit testing (PHPUnit)

Backend Infrastructure

REST API design
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
Message queues
Microservices architecture

Framework & Specialization Expertise

  • Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter
  • WordPress plugin development
  • Legacy code modernization
  • Performance optimization
PHP BEST PRACTICES: ✨ Production Ready
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// Svelte 5 - Enterprise WebSocket with ARIA, Security & Best Practices
import { untrack } from 'svelte';
import DOMPurify from 'dompurify';
import { toast } from '@zerodevx/svelte-toast';
import { WebSocketManager } from '$lib/services/websocket';
import { logger } from '$lib/services/logging';
import { MessageSchema } from '$lib/schemas/websocket.schema';
import { RateLimiter } from '$lib/utils/rate-limiter';
import { useErrorBoundary } from '$lib/hooks/useErrorBoundary';
import type { Message, ConnectionState } from '$lib/types/chat';

interface Props {
  userId: string;
  roomId: string;
  serverUrl?: string;
  maxReconnectAttempts?: number;
}

let {
  userId,
  roomId,
  serverUrl = import.meta.env.VITE_WS_URL,
  maxReconnectAttempts = 5
}: Props = $props();

// Validate required props early
if (!userId?.trim() || !roomId?.trim()) {
  throw new Error('userId and roomId are required');
}

// State management with Svelte 5 runes
let messageInput = $state('');
let isTyping = $state(false);
let typingTimer = $state<ReturnType<typeof setTimeout> | null>(null);
let error = $state<string | null>(null);
let isLoading = $state(true);
let liveRegion = $state<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);

// Initialize services
const { handleError, clearError } = useErrorBoundary();
const rateLimiter = new RateLimiter({ maxRequests: 10, windowMs: 1000 });

// WebSocket configuration with security - URL encode to prevent injection
const ws = new WebSocketManager({
  url: `${serverUrl}/room/${encodeURIComponent(roomId)}`,
  userId: encodeURIComponent(userId),
  maxReconnectAttempts,
  protocols: ['wss'], // Enforce secure WebSocket
  onConnect: () => {
    isLoading = false;
    announceToScreenReader('Connected to chat');
  },
  onDisconnect: () => {
    announceToScreenReader('Connection lost. Reconnecting...');
  },
  onError: (err) => {
    logger.error('WebSocket error', { error: err, roomId });
    handleError(err);
  }
});

// Reactive derivations
const isConnected = $derived(ws.connectionState === 'connected');
const canSend = $derived(
  isConnected &&
  messageInput.trim().length > 0 &&
  messageInput.length <= 1000 &&
  rateLimiter.canProceed()
);

// ARIA live region announcements for screen readers
function announceToScreenReader(message: string): void {
  if (liveRegion) {
    liveRegion.textContent = message;
  }
}

// Connection lifecycle with cleanup
$effect(() => {
  ws.connect().catch(err => {
    error = 'Unable to connect. Please try again.';
    isLoading = false;
    logger.error('Connection failed', { error: err });
  });

  return () => {
    ws.disconnect();
    if (typingTimer) clearTimeout(typingTimer);
  };
});

// Auto-scroll with user preference respect
$effect(() => {
  if (ws.messages.length === 0) return;

  untrack(() => {
    requestAnimationFrame(() => {
      const container = document.getElementById('messages-container');
      if (!container) return;

      // Respect reduced motion preference (WCAG 2.1)
      const prefersReducedMotion =
        window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches;

      const threshold = 100;
      const isNearBottom =
        container.scrollHeight - container.scrollTop - container.clientHeight < threshold;

      if (isNearBottom) {
        container.scrollTo({
          top: container.scrollHeight,
          behavior: prefersReducedMotion ? 'auto' : 'smooth'
        });
      }
    });
  });
});

// Typing indicator with cleanup
$effect(() => {
  return () => {
    if (typingTimer) {
      clearTimeout(typingTimer);
      ws.sendTypingStatus(false).catch(() => {});
    }
  };
});

// Security: Sanitize and validate message input (XSS prevention)
function sanitizeMessage(input: string): string {
  // Remove HTML/scripts with DOMPurify
  const cleaned = DOMPurify.sanitize(input, { ALLOWED_TAGS: [] });
  // Trim and normalize whitespace
  return cleaned.trim().replace(/\s+/g, ' ');
}

// Send message with rate limiting and validation
async function handleSendMessage(): Promise<void> {
  if (!canSend) return;

  // Client-side rate limiting (10 msg/sec)
  if (!rateLimiter.tryAcquire()) {
    toast.push('Sending too fast. Please slow down.', {
      theme: { '--toastBackground': '#f59e0b' }
    });
    return;
  }

  clearError();

  try {
    const sanitized = sanitizeMessage(messageInput);

    // Validate with Zod schema
    const result = MessageSchema.safeParse({
      id: crypto.randomUUID(),
      text: sanitized,
      userId,
      timestamp: Date.now()
    });

    if (!result.success) {
      throw new Error(result.error.issues[0]?.message || 'Invalid message');
    }

    await ws.sendMessage(result.data);

    messageInput = '';
    announceToScreenReader('Message sent');

    // Reset typing indicator
    if (isTyping) {
      isTyping = false;
      if (typingTimer) clearTimeout(typingTimer);
      await ws.sendTypingStatus(false);
    }
  } catch (err) {
    const msg = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to send';
    error = msg;
    logger.error('Send failed', { error: err });
    toast.push(msg, { theme: { '--toastBackground': '#ef4444' } });
  }
}

// Keyboard event handler with accessibility
function handleKeyDown(event: KeyboardEvent): void {
  if (event.key === 'Enter' && !event.shiftKey) {
    event.preventDefault();
    handleSendMessage();
  } else if (event.key === 'Escape') {
    messageInput = '';
  }
}

// Template includes:
// - ARIA live region (role="status", aria-live="polite") for screen readers
// - Messages container with role="log" and aria-live="polite"
// - Accessible form with proper labels and aria-describedby
// - Error alerts with role="alert"
// - Keyboard navigation support (Enter to send, Escape to clear)

Other Companies Sell You a "Dedicated" Developer. Six Months Later, They're Gone.

Table data
Factor
Typical Offshore Staffing ValueCoders, Uplers, and similar
Support Resort Since 2003
The Hidden Risk
Your "dedicated" developer leaves their company in 6 months. You start over.
Developers build careers here. One has worked with the same client for 18 years.
Staff Turnover
40-60% annual staff turnover is common in offshore IT
72% of our clients have stayed 5+ years - because their developers stay too
Quality Assurance
Your project is how they evaluate new hires
Pre-tested on internal projects before client deployment
Security Training
Security training varies by individual developer
All developers complete secure coding training
Accountability
Issues go through support tickets and account managers
Senior managers take personal responsibility for every client relationship
Project Continuity
Multiple project managers during a single engagement
Your developer is your single point of contact - for years
Company Stability
Many founded in the last decade
22 years in business. We outlasted the gig economy hype.

What You Actually Get When You Hire

Developers Who Know Your Systems

Our developers stay for years. They learn your architecture, your quirks, and your business logic - becoming genuinely valuable over time.

Battle-Tested Before Deployment

We don't assign developers to production systems before testing them on our own projects. Your systems aren't their training ground.

Secure Coding Training

All developers complete secure coding training. They write code that protects your data and your users from day one.

Senior Manager Access

Every inquiry is handled personally by senior managers. When something critical comes up, you talk to someone who can actually help.

Pricing Without Platform Markups

Experienced PHP developers from $1,199-$2,499/month. No platform fees, no hourly surprises. Predictable costs for predictable delivery.

$100 AI Credits Included

$100/month in AI credits included. Your developer can use AI tools (with your consent) to accelerate routine tasks and documentation.

Problems Surface Early

When something isn't working, we tell you. When a deadline is at risk, you know immediately. No silent failures, no surprise bad news.

What Your PHP Developer Can Build

Modernize Existing Systems

Upgrade PHP versions
Migrate from PHP 5.x/7.x to PHP 8.x with proper testing and minimal downtime.
Fix security vulnerabilities
Audit code, patch vulnerabilities, implement proper authentication and input validation.
Optimize performance
Profile slow queries, implement caching, optimize database structures.
Refactor legacy code
Untangle spaghetti code, introduce proper patterns, improve maintainability.
Add test coverage
Implement PHPUnit tests for critical paths. Build confidence for future changes.

Make legacy systems reliable and maintainable

Build New Systems

API development
RESTful APIs with proper authentication, validation, and documentation.
Backend services
Microservices, queue workers, scheduled tasks - whatever your architecture needs.
Framework projects
Laravel, Symfony, or vanilla PHP - we match the tool to your requirements.
Production-ready from start
Authentication, error handling, logging, monitoring - built in from day one.

Ship new systems with code you can trust

What Clients Say About Their Developers

" I have to say that in my entire life I have never ever come across the dedication to detail and the willingness to work at high pressure levels to deadlines as I have experienced with your employees. Your company has my respect. "

Testimonial from Graeme

Graeme

Ceredigion United Kingdom

" I am amazed with Bidhun. He is very responsive to tasks that I give him. His communication is excellent - way above my expectations and the quality of his work is superior to anyone I have worked with before. "

A

AK

Australia

" The programmer assigned to me is doing a fine job. He seems to work consistently, he communicates clearly, and he offers good insights concerning our projects. I appreciate his short accurate daily project reports. "

Testimonial from Paul

Paul

Utah USA

" Under no circumstances can I lose my developer. I'd rather lose my right arm than him. "

C

CF

United Kingdom

" Thank you so much for all your detailed responses. I have never dealt with a programming company that is so professional. "

Testimonial from Brian

Brian

USA

" I find your company and service to be VERY professional and I get more and more excited about our future work! "

Testimonial from Eric

Eric

Georgia

Hire PHP Developers: Your Questions Answered

A Simple, Low-Risk Path to Hiring Your PHP Developer

01

Get In Touch

Reach out - a senior manager will personally discuss your PHP project needs.

02

Get Matched

We pair you with a developer we've already vetted and tested on internal projects.

03

Try Risk-Free

One week of real work on your projects. No payment unless you want to continue.

04

Build Together

Month-to-month from there. Your developer learns your systems and stays.

Fair Pricing Without Platform Markups

Skilled PHP Developer

US$1,199 /month
Solid foundation
  • Your dedicated developer
  • Tested on internal projects first
  • Works for you alone
  • $100/month AI credits Details
  • Full-time Mon-Fri
  • No lock-in, cancel anytime
Start Trial

One-week obligation-free trial
No credit card required

MOST POPULAR

Seasoned PHP Developer

US$1,699 /month
Most popular
  • Best choice for most projects
  • Tested on internal projects first
  • Works for you alone
  • $100/month AI credits Details
  • Full-time Mon-Fri
  • No lock-in, cancel anytime
Start Trial

One-week obligation-free trial
No credit card required

Lead PHP Developer

$2,499 /month
Complex systems
  • For complex architectures
  • Can lead teams
  • Works for you alone
  • $100/month AI credits Details
  • Full-time Mon-Fri
  • No lock-in, cancel anytime
Start Trial

One-week obligation-free trial
No credit card required

Your One-Stop Development Partner

Need Extra Capacity? $499/week.

Our development clients get instant access to seasoned staff by the week. No contracts. No minimum commitment. Just extra capacity when you need it.

Software Testers

Full-stack QA: manual, automation, performance, security, mobile.

$499/week

Web Designers

UI/UX, Figma, responsive design, brand consistency.

$499/week

Server Administrators

Linux, Docker, security, DevOps support for your infrastructure.

$499/week

All from the same trusted partner. 22 years in business. Staff who stay.

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Ready for a PHP Developer Who Knows Your Systems?

Enterprise professionalism. Boutique attention.

Start with a risk-free trial week
No payment unless you want to continue
Senior managers respond to every inquiry
72%
Clients Have Stayed 5+ Years
2003
Established
10.6 Years
Average Experience

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