Hire Laravel developers who build properly: clean architecture, tested code, applications that another developer can pick up without a guided tour. UK-based PHP and Laravel specialists. 250+ projects. Dedicated and project-based models.
A Laravel application that works on day one and one that stays maintainable for three years are different things. Our developers write to framework conventions, test their code, and structure applications so future development does not require a rewrite.
Get In TouchOur developers work with Laravel's conventions, not around them. No shortcuts that break upgrades or create compatibility problems down the line.
When we build Laravel eCommerce backends, Shopify and Magento experience informs payment handling, catalogue logic, and order workflows.
Laravel 11 hit end of security support March 2026. Every project uses a supported version. Existing apps on 11 get a clear upgrade path.
NDAs are signed on every Laravel project and retainer. For agencies placing our developers on client work, we operate fully under your brand.
Most businesses turn to Laravel because a hosted platform is no longer enough. The product catalogue logic is overly specific, the order workflow is non-standard, or the required integrations cannot be expressed as a plugin. Laravel is the framework for those moments: it gives you the full application layer without the constraints a CMS or eCommerce platform imposes.
When you hire dedicated Laravel developers from KiwiCommerce, you get PHP and Laravel specialists with both technical depth and eCommerce experience. That combination matters. A developer who only knows Laravel will make different decisions about payment flows, inventory logic, and API contracts than one who has also built on Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce.
Our Laravel team has delivered 250+ projects since 2016. REST APIs serving mobile apps and third-party platforms, SaaS backends with multi-tenant architecture and Stripe billing, custom eCommerce systems, and legacy PHP migrations rebuilt on a proper Laravel foundation with test coverage. Applications handed back with documentation that a new developer can actually use.
We work on current versions. Laravel 13 (March 2026) and Laravel 12 (February 2025) are our standards. If your application is on Laravel 11, it is no longer receiving security patches and needs upgrading. We handle that as part of our service.
Discuss Your Project2+ Experience Years
Builds controllers, views, and migrations against a defined specification. Understands Eloquent basics, routing, and form validation. Best matched to well-specified feature additions on an existing Laravel application where the architecture is already in place. Senior oversight included.
5+ Experience Years
Owns complete features from database schema to view layer. Identifies N+1 query problems before they reach production. Designs authentication and permission systems. Builds and documents REST APIs. Writes unit and feature tests. Can work independently on mid-complexity Laravel projects.
7+ Experience Years
Designs architecture that stays maintainable three years post-launch. Decides when Livewire fits and when API-plus-SPA is better. Deep experience with caching, queue optimisation, database performance, and deployment. Leads technical decisions on complex Laravel builds.
5+ Experience Years
Focused on REST API design in Laravel. Builds resource endpoints, implements versioning, handles Sanctum or Passport authentication, writes documentation, and optimises for high-request volumes. Best when the API serves multiple consumer apps or third-party integrations.
5+ Experience Years
Builds multi-tenant SaaS on Laravel. Designs tenant isolation, implements subscription billing via Cashier, builds feature flag systems, and keeps customer datasets separate at the database layer. For commercial product builds, not internal tools.
7+ Experience Years
Combines strong Laravel backend skills with Vue.js, React, or Livewire on the frontend. Builds complete web applications where the API and the interface are developed by the same person. Reduces coordination overhead between teams and keeps the backend and frontend consistent through delivery.
Resource-based API endpoints built with Laravel's routing and Eloquent API resources. Authentication via Sanctum or Passport. Rate limiting, versioning, and documentation included as standard. APIs built to a consistency that other teams and integrations can depend on.
Multi-tenant Laravel applications with subscription billing via Laravel Cashier, role-based access control, usage tracking, and the database architecture to support multiple customer accounts without data crossover. Built to scale from early product to production.
Bespoke product catalogue systems, order management workflows, payment gateway integrations, and inventory logic for businesses whose requirements go beyond Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce. Built in Laravel with full ownership of the data layer.
Migrations from Laravel 10 or 11 to Laravel 12 or 13. Before starting, we audit the codebase, check third-party package compatibility, and agree a test plan. The upgrade is validated on staging before anything touches production.
Older PHP applications, whether on an outdated framework or none at all, were assessed, planned, and rebuilt on a proper Laravel foundation. We identify what can be carried across and what needs rebuilding. Modern architecture and test coverage from day one.
A single developer working consistently on your application, building codebase knowledge over time. Better decisions, shorter onboarding, and no repeated context-setting on every task. Over 100 active retainer clients across our development practice.
Laravel knowledge alone is not the differentiator. It is how that knowledge gets applied: whether the code follows platform conventions, whether the architecture holds under real conditions, and whether the application is still maintainable two years after delivery. The question is not whether a developer knows Laravel. It is whether the code follows conventions, the architecture holds, and the application remains maintainable two years on.
Laravel has established patterns for a reason. Developers who work around them produce code that conflicts with upgrades, breaks under testing, and becomes difficult to extend. Our developers follow framework conventions as a baseline, not an aspiration.
KiwiCommerce's background spans Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce as well as Laravel. When building custom eCommerce backends, that domain knowledge covers payment handling, catalogue decisions, and order workflows a generic Laravel developer learns on the job.
Every developer on your project is UK-based and works your hours. Questions get answered during the working day. Code reviews, decisions, and sprint planning do not wait on an overnight response window. For projects with moving requirements and stakeholder input, that availability affects delivery.
Laravel 11 reached the end of security support in March 2026. Continuing to run it is a security exposure, not just a development inconvenience. We develop on Laravel 12 and 13 as standard and upgrade existing applications away from end-of-life versions as part of our service.
Non-disclosure agreements are signed on every engagement. For agencies placing our developers on client projects, we operate under your brand: no KiwiCommerce references in code, commits, or documentation unless you ask for them. IP terms agreed before any work begins.
Some projects need a dedicated developer on a monthly retainer. Others need a project team for a fixed build phase. Some need part-time support on an existing application. We agree the arrangement clearly before work begins and do not apply a single model to every situation.
KIWI Commerce redeveloped my entire website, exactly to my requirements. They worked exactly along with my timeframe and were fantastic to work with. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you Sam and the team!
Great response to tickets. We feel our website is in safe hands with Kiwi. Any issues are fixed very quickly. Great value for money. We have been working with Kiwi for a couple of years now and find them very helpful and easy to get along with. Would highly recommend.
Working with Kiwi Commerce has been a very smooth experience. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile. From development to ongoing support, everything is handled efficiently and with great attention to detail. Highly recommended.
We’ve been working with Kiwi Commerce for ongoing website improvements and support, and the experience has been consistently positive. They are proactive, easy to work with, and quick to respond whenever we need assistance. Great team and great service.
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For most engagements, the right developer is matched and started within five to seven working days. That assumes a brief has been received, the codebase has been reviewed if applicable, and the engagement model has been agreed. Urgent timelines can sometimes be accommodated.
A dedicated Laravel developer works on your application on an ongoing retainer, building codebase knowledge over time. Project-based work is scoped to a defined build with milestones and a handover. The right model depends on whether your need is ongoing or fixed-scope.
Yes. Before starting, we audit the codebase: Laravel version, test coverage, technical debt, and how the application sits relative to framework conventions. That audit informs what we agree to work on and in what order.
All of our Laravel developers are UK-based and work UK hours. We do not use offshore or contractor resources on client projects. If you need a developer who is available during your working day without an overnight response lag, that is how our team is structured.
Laravel 13, released March 2026, is the current version and the correct starting point for new builds. Laravel 12 is still supported and does not need upgrading immediately. Laravel 11 reached the end of security support in March 2026 and should not be used for new projects.
Yes. Not every Laravel engagement needs to be a long-term retainer. For defined, short-term builds, we work on a project basis with agreed milestones, a staging environment for review, and a handover package at the end. Tell us the scope, and we will propose a model that fits.
We audit the codebase first: which breaking changes affect your application, which packages need updating, and what test coverage exists. The upgrade runs on staging and is validated before going live. We do not rush Laravel version upgrades.
REST APIs for eCommerce, mobile, and third-party integrations; SaaS backends with multi-tenant architecture and subscription billing; custom eCommerce systems where Shopify or Magento does not fit; and legacy PHP applications rebuilt on a proper Laravel foundation with test coverage.
Our UK-based PHP and Laravel development team is ready to look at your project. Whether you need a dedicated Laravel developer on a retainer, a project team for a new SaaS or API build, or expert help with an existing Laravel application, get in touch today. We respond within one business day.
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