For US product and engineering leaders
Hire a PHP developer for US teams: specialists who build on Laravel, Symfony and WordPress, and keep older PHP estates fast, patched and upgraded, inside your product team.
- Senior engineering oversight
- US workday overlap
- Your stack and controls
Start with one PHP developer. Add a team when the product needs more capacity.
PHP capacity, inside your org.
PHP developers who work in your codebase, quality gates and release rhythm.
Built for product and engineering leadersOne senior PHP developer to a full backend team
- 01Years engineering software
- 20+
- 02Engineers under one roof
- 200+
- 03Clients served
- 300+
- 04Global delivery locations
- 4+
Dallas headquarteredDelivery across the USA, India, Canada and Mexico
Tools hired PHP developers use
We work with the PHP tools, frameworks and architecture your teams already use: Laravel, Symfony, WordPress and MySQL.
Core
- PHPCore language
- LaravelApp framework
- SymfonyEnterprise framework
- WordPressContent platform
- MySQLRelational data
- ComposerPackages
Ecosystem
- Drupal
- WooCommerce
- Livewire
- Doctrine
- PHPUnit
- Redis
- Docker
- PhpStorm
We choose tools for your product, your data, your security needs and your deployment plan.
PHP work we cover
The PHP work our engineers take on, from Laravel APIs through WordPress and PHP 8 upgrades, and the tools they use every day.
Products built on Laravel
SaaS products, APIs and admin panels built on Laravel, with queues and tests in place from the first sprint.
Common work
- Feature development
- API development
- Admin panels
Tools
- Laravel
- Livewire
- Redis
- MySQL
Upgrades to PHP 8
Older apps moved up one version at a time, with tests around the risky paths first, so nothing stops running.
Common work
- Version upgrades
- Legacy rescues
- Modernisation
Tools
- PHP
- Composer
- PHPUnit
- Docker
WordPress and Drupal, done properly
Custom themes, plugins and modules, store integrations and safe core updates for the sites your business runs on.
Common work
- Custom themes
- Plugins and modules
- Store integrations
Tools
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Drupal
- MySQL
Healthy legacy code
The steady work that keeps a PHP estate fast, patched and safe to change: profiling, dependencies and security fixes.
Common work
- Performance tuning
- Security patches
- Dependency updates
Tools
- Composer
- Redis
- PhpStorm
- MySQL
Why JumpGrowth
Senior India-based engineers for US teams, backed by delivery across the USA, India, Canada and Mexico.
- Years engineering software
- 20+
- Engineers under one roof
- 200+
- Clients served
- 300+
Engineers matched to your work
Start from the PHP stack, domain, seniority and delivery habits you actually need. Review profiles and test the technical fit before you choose.
- Specialists
- Domain experience
- Direct interviews
Your team keeps ownership
Your leads set priorities, review the work and own the roadmap. Our engineers join your rituals, your repositories and your release process.
- Your tools
- Your rituals
- Your roadmap
Capacity without the handoff
Nothing is thrown over a wall. Engineers work in your sprints with US workday overlap, so Laravel, WordPress and upgrades move every day.
- US overlap
- Daily stand-ups
- Shared sprints
PHP developer hiring models
Embed a PHP developer in your team, add a small backend squad, or pair PHP engineers with a dedicated delivery pod.
Staff augmentationEmbed one PHP developer
A dedicated PHP specialist in your team, your codebase and your sprint cycle, reporting to your lead.
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symfony
Augmented squadAdd a team of PHP developers
Several PHP developers for a clear gap across Laravel, WordPress and upgrades, led by your own managers.
- Laravel
- Symfony
- WordPress
Managed delivery podPair PHP with a pod
PHP developers with a dedicated delivery pod, so apps, content platforms and release stay in one team.
- PHP
- Architecture
- Delivery
You stay in control. Our engineers work in your codebase, your tools and your delivery process.
Cost savings calculator
Move the slider to compare a senior US PHP team with an India-based team of the same size. Price depends on seniority, US overlap and whether you hire one developer or a pod.
A planning estimate: $90 an hour onshore and $32 offshore, 160 hours per person each month. Not a JumpGrowth quote. Final cost follows seniority, overlap and scope.
US onshore at $90/hr
$43,200
per month
Offshore at $32/hr
$15,360
per month
Estimated monthly savings
$27,840
About 64% lower than the US onshore estimate.
Get a costed plan for the PHP role, seniority and team shape you need.
Find the right skill
Pick a skill to see the kinds of engineers we match to your team: PHP architect, Laravel specialist, WordPress engineer or modernisation engineer.
Senior specialty role
PHP Architect
Sets the shape of your PHP estate: frameworks, data, the upgrade path and the standards the team builds to.
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symfony
- MySQL
Senior specialty role
Laravel Specialist
Ships features end to end in your Laravel app, from the route to the query, with the tests alongside.
- Laravel
- Livewire
- Redis
- PHPUnit
Senior specialty role
WordPress Engineer
Builds custom themes, plugins and store integrations, and keeps your sites fast and safely updated.
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- PHP
- MySQL
Senior specialty role
Modernisation Engineer
Takes older PHP code up to PHP 8 a step at a time, with tests first and the app running throughout.
- PHP
- Symfony
- Composer
- PHPUnit
Example roles. We confirm availability and fit before you decide.
What our engineers do
Add the skills you need across Laravel APIs, WordPress, PHP 8 upgrades and secure release.
Build
Build PHP applications
PHP developers who build robust web apps, APIs and content platforms.
- Laravel
- Symfony
- WordPress
Integrate
Connect your systems
Specialists who connect your PHP apps to payments, ERP, search and third-party APIs.
- REST APIs
- WooCommerce
- Queues
Platform
Deploy securely
Engineers who automate your deploys, test your rollbacks and keep production patched.
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Security
How they help
Hire one PHP developer or a backend team. We cover Laravel, WordPress, upgrades and production.
- 01
Build inside your product
PHP features, APIs and workflows that fit the architecture you already have.
Features, APIs and interfaces
- 02
Develop the data layer
Data models, state and the connections your application depends on, designed to hold up as it grows.
Data, state and connections
- 03
Integrate and release
Work through your services, quality gates, cloud and release process until the code is a usable system.
Integration, testing and release
- 04
Operate and improve
Observability, maintenance, security and steady follow-through, so the product stays reliable after launch.
Stability, security and evolution
Need a related team around your PHP developer?
Find the right roleHow teams use us
The roles we brought in, and what each team achieved. Examples of use, not guarantees.
- US product company01
Dedicated product pod
Laravel product team
We provided PHP developers to build a Laravel product for a critical launch and set up reliable delivery workflows.
Capability mix
- PHP Architect
- Laravel Specialist
- Delivery Lead
PHP · Laravel · MySQL · Redis
- Faster
- feature release cycles
- Reliable
- production deployments
- US enterprise platform02
Architecture and delivery
PHP 8 modernisation
We added specialists to move a large legacy platform from PHP 5 to PHP 8, step by step, and pay down its technical debt.
Capability mix
- Modernisation Engineer
- PHP Architect
- QA Engineer
PHP · Symfony · Composer · PHPUnit
- Supported
- PHP version
- Reduced
- technical debt
- US financial services03
Augmented squad
Secure feature delivery
We placed PHP developers inside the client’s strict security and compliance workflow to ship new account and payment features.
Capability mix
- Laravel Specialist
- Security Engineer
- Data Engineer
PHP · Laravel · MySQL · Docker
- Compliant
- feature releases
- Seamless
- team integration
Client details are kept private. Roles show the skills each engagement used. Results are examples, not guarantees. Related reading: Case studies, Hiring insights on the blog, How we build teams and Prototype to launch.
One team. Two locations.
Your leaders own the product and the architecture. Our India-based engineers join your way of working, backed by delivery across the USA, India, Canada and Mexico.
- Start small with the PHP developer you need now.
- Work your way in your codebase, tools and quality process.
- Grow when needed by pairing PHP with a dedicated delivery pod.
- 01PHP ArchitectArchitecture
- 02Laravel SpecialistCore delivery
- 03WordPress EngineerPlatforms
- 04Modernisation EngineerModernisation
- Rituals
- Daily overlap
- Ownership
- Sprint outcomes
- Start
- Roadmap-led
Is this a good fit?
- 01You need a PHP developer to ship Laravel APIs, WordPress work and PHP 8 upgrades in your stack.
- 02You want to embed a PHP developer in your team or pair engineers with a dedicated delivery pod.
- 03You need engineers who follow your security and release process.
- 04You want India-based engineers who work closely with your US team.
How it works
Leadership context
Discovery call
Tell us about your product, the PHP gap and whether you need an architect, Laravel specialist, WordPress engineer or modernisation engineer.
What we cover
- Your goals
- The team gap
- Your PHP context
Team shape
Pick the model
Choose one PHP developer, a small PHP squad, or a developer paired with a delivery pod, and agree how the team works with yours.
What we cover
- Engagement model
- Seniority mix
- Working hours
Shortlist
Meet vetted options
Within days, review PHP developers matched to your stack, your domain and the way you deliver.
What we cover
- Matched profiles
- Evidence of skills
- Availability
Your decision
Interview and select
Interview the shortlist yourself, test the technical fit and choose who joins.
What we cover
- Technical interview
- Team fit
- Your final pick
First sprint
Onboard and kick off
Access, introductions and a walkthrough of the codebase, then the first tickets inside your sprint.
What we cover
- Access and tools
- Codebase walkthrough
- First commit
Step 01PHP developer case studies / 01
Public products whose stack includes PHP. Open a study for the brief, platform and stack.
PHP developer client stories / 01
Clients who shipped products with PHP in the stack, in their own words.
They understood the science and the software. That combination is rare, and it shows in the product.
01How do I hire a PHP developer for my team?
Hire a PHP developer to build Laravel and Symfony apps, WordPress platforms and PHP 8 upgrades in your stack. Embed one engineer in your team or add a PHP squad. You interview the shortlist and choose who joins.
02What PHP skills can we hire for?
PHP architecture, Laravel and Symfony, WordPress, WooCommerce and Drupal, REST APIs, PHP 8 upgrades, legacy code rescues, performance tuning and testing.
03Can a hired PHP developer upgrade an old PHP 5 app?
Yes. We put tests around the risky parts first, then move up one version at a time so the app keeps running.
04Do you work on WordPress and WooCommerce?
Yes: custom themes and plugins, store integrations, speed work and safe core updates.
05Laravel or Symfony?
Both. We follow what you run today, and for new builds we recommend one to suit the product and the team.
06Can you take over an app another team built?
Yes. We start with an audit of the code, dependencies and hosting, and agree a plan before changing anything.
07Can we embed a PHP developer in our team or hire a pod?
Both. Add one PHP developer through staff augmentation, or pair PHP engineers with a dedicated delivery pod when you need apps and release in the same team.
08What affects the cost of hiring a PHP developer?
Seniority, US workday overlap, and whether you hire one developer or a pod. The planner on this page uses a $90/hr onshore and $32/hr offshore planning rate, 160 hours a month. It is an estimate, not a JumpGrowth quote.
09Is this staff augmentation or a managed delivery team?
Both. Add one PHP developer, a small team, or a full pod with its own lead.
10Can we start with one PHP developer?
Yes. Most teams start with one PHP developer in a clear gap and add people once the fit is proven.
11Can we interview PHP developers before we choose?
Always. You see the profiles, run your own interviews and make the final call.
12Can we scale the team after the first PHP developer starts?
Yes. Add people as the roadmap grows, or move from one PHP developer to a managed pod with its own lead.
Hire a PHP developer
Tell us whether you need a PHP architect, Laravel specialist, WordPress engineer or modernisation engineer, and whether they join your team or a pod.