Hire a PHP developer who fits your project
Add backend development capacity for your PHP application, integrations or existing business systems.
Discuss your developer needs →Hire a PHP developer for the work you actually need
Start with the application and responsibilities, then match the engagement to the work. A defined feature, a maintenance backlog and an ongoing product role each need a different scope. Dedicated IT works with agencies and businesses that need additional development capacity.
Existing application work
Understand the current codebase and business rules before planning a fix, extension or refactor.
API and database development
Scope integrations, validation, access control and data changes around the application’s actual workflow.
Modernisation planning
Review dependencies and runtime compatibility, then break upgrades into testable changes with a rollback plan.
What to share before we discuss a developer
PHP version, framework if any, database, dependency files, hosting, deployment process and the workflows affected by the work. Include a representative task, the expected outcome, your preferred communication tools and required working-hour overlap. This helps distinguish a small implementation task from work that needs discovery or a technical lead.
Evaluate fit through real work
- Define the role. Specify responsibilities and where the developer will need input from your team.
- Review relevant experience. Ask for examples that match your technology and project type, and discuss how the developer approaches testing and code review.
- Agree a first task. Choose a contained piece of work with clear acceptance criteria and safe access to a development environment.
- Review the outcome. Assess the implementation, communication and documentation before expanding the scope.
Keep delivery visible
Agree repository access, task ownership, review checkpoints and deployment approvals. Your team should be able to see what changed and how it was checked. A PHP handover should include environment requirements, database migration steps, dependency updates and tests for important business rules.
See our selected work for examples of projects, then ask us which experience is relevant to your brief. For a broader role, explore offshore developer hiring; for multiple roles, consider a dedicated development team.
Common questions
Can I hire a PHP developer for an existing project?
Yes, share the current application and backlog so we can discuss fit and availability. Existing projects may need an initial code and environment review before a reliable estimate can be provided.
Can the developer work with our team in Australia?
Tell us the collaboration hours you need. Agree the actual overlap and communication expectations before onboarding.
How much does hiring a developer cost?
Cost depends on the required skills, responsibilities, scope and engagement duration. Request a proposal based on your actual work rather than comparing rates without a matching scope.
How does the free two-week trial work?
Dedicated IT offers a free two-week trial. Discuss a suitable task, availability, access and the evaluation criteria with us before the trial starts. Confirm the scope and any third-party costs in writing.
Let’s plan the next step
Tell us about your website or application, the work you need done and the way your team works. We will discuss a suitable scope and engagement.
Discuss your developer needs →A PHP project in our portfolio
Dedicated Invoice
Our portfolio lists WordPress and PHP for a client invoicing portal covering invoices, payment history, balances and downloadable documents. It is an example of application work built around a specific business workflow.