Hire PHP developers who work across the full PHP ecosystem: Laravel for SaaS and APIs, WordPress and WooCommerce for content and eCommerce, Symfony for enterprise applications, and custom PHP for everything that does not fit a template. UK-based team. 250+ projects delivered since 2016.
Most PHP agencies specialise in one framework and apply it regardless of fit. We work across Laravel, WordPress, Symfony, and custom PHP, assigning the right tool to the requirement.
Get In TouchLaravel for SaaS. Symfony for enterprise. WordPress for content and eCommerce. We match the framework to the project, not the other way round.
PHP 7.x is end-of-life and carries known security vulnerabilities. Every project runs on PHP 8.x. Existing apps on older versions get an upgrade plan.
Agencies with client PHP work: we operate under your brand. No KiwiCommerce references in code, commits, or client communication. NDA on every job.
We build on Magento and WooCommerce as well as PHP. Our PHP developers know how eCommerce platforms use the language and how to extend them without creating upgrade risk.
Hiring a PHP developer is not a single decision. PHP sits underneath WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Laravel, Symfony, and millions of custom applications. The right PHP developer for a WooCommerce extension is a different hire from the right one for a Laravel SaaS backend or a Symfony enterprise portal. When you hire PHP developers from KiwiCommerce, we match the developer's specialism to the actual requirement.
Our PHP web developers work across the full PHP ecosystem on PHP 8.x as standard. That includes Laravel for SaaS applications, REST APIs, and custom web application builds; WordPress and WooCommerce for content-driven sites and eCommerce; Magento 2 for enterprise eCommerce; and Symfony for larger, more modular applications. Custom PHP, where no framework is needed or appropriate, sits alongside all of these.
Legacy PHP is a significant part of what we handle. PHP 7.4 reached end of life in November 2022. Applications still running on 7.x carry unpatched security vulnerabilities and are increasingly difficult to maintain. Our senior PHP developers assess existing codebases, plan migration to PHP 8.x with a proper framework, and execute the upgrade in stages that do not require stopping the business.
We also provide PHP development teams for larger projects and white-label PHP developer services for agencies. The same standards apply regardless of model: PHP 8.x, framework conventions followed, code committed to version control, and documentation produced at handover.
Discuss Your Project2+ Experience Years
Writes clean PHP against a defined spec under senior oversight. Understands OOP basics, MySQL, and one PHP framework's conventions. Best for feature additions on existing applications where architecture is already in place and scope is clearly defined
5+ Experience Years
Works independently from schema to view layer. Comfortable with Laravel or Symfony, REST APIs, query optimisation, and testing. Writes code other developers can maintain. Handles mid-complexity PHP projects with sound judgement about build vs reuse decisions.
7+ Experience Years
Architects PHP applications that stay maintainable at scale. Deep in Laravel or Symfony, performance profiling, database optimisation, caching, and deployment. Makes the decisions that determine whether an application holds up three years out, or accumulates debt requiring a rewrite.
5+ Experience Years
Strong PHP backend skills combined with Vue.js or React on the frontend. Builds complete web applications without the coordination overhead of separate frontend and backend teams. Well-suited for smaller teams, faster builds, and applications where the interface and the logic are tightly coupled.
5+ Experience Years
Assigned to your application on a retainer, not a single project. Builds codebase knowledge over time, making development faster and more accurate as the engagement continues. Best for ongoing applications where briefing a new developer on every task wastes time and introduces risk.
4+ Mixed levels
A coordinated PHP team covering backend, frontend, and a technical lead under a single point of contact. Assembled for larger project builds, replatforming work, and agency accounts needing multiple PHP developers. White-label teams operate entirely under your brand for client-facing arrangements.
What's Included When You Hire PHP Developers
Custom web applications and SaaS platforms built on Laravel with proper MVC architecture, Eloquent ORM, authentication, queue jobs, and full test coverage. For businesses whose requirements go beyond a CMS or hosted platform and need full control of the application layer.
Custom theme development, bespoke plugin builds, WooCommerce extensions, and performance work on WordPress and WooCommerce sites. For content sites and eCommerce stores that need functionality beyond what standard WordPress configurations deliver.
Custom Magento 2 modules, PHP integrations for eCommerce platforms, and bespoke PHP eCommerce backends for businesses whose product catalogue logic, order workflows, or data requirements go beyond what out-of-the-box platforms handle.
PHP applications on 7.x assessed, planned, and migrated to PHP 8.x with a supported framework in stages that do not require stopping the business. We identify what to carry across and what to rebuild. PHP 7.4 is end-of-life; every day it runs is a security exposure.
PHP-built REST APIs using Laravel's resource routing and Sanctum or Passport authentication, or standalone PHP API development with Symfony components. Rate limiting, versioning, documentation, and error handling built in from the start.
PHP developers and PHP development teams who work under your agency brand for client accounts. We attend your client calls, use your tools, and produce all code and documentation in your name. NDA signed on every white-label arrangement. 100+ active retainer clients across our practice.
PHP developers vary considerably. The difference between poorly structured legacy PHP and properly architected PHP 8.x on a modern framework shows up quickly in maintenance costs.
Most agencies default to one PHP framework for everything. Our developers work across Laravel, WordPress, Symfony, and Magento as genuine specialisms. The framework we recommend is the one that fits the requirement, not the one we happen to use most.
PHP 7.4 reached end of life in November 2022. Our developers write PHP 8.x as standard: typed properties, match expressions, and named arguments. Applications still on 7.x patterns carry a security risk and accumulate maintenance costs faster than those built to current standards.
KiwiCommerce's background is in eCommerce development. Our PHP developers have built on Magento 2, WooCommerce, and custom PHP eCommerce backends. When we write Magento modules or WooCommerce integrations, we understand the platform architecture, not just the PHP syntax on top of it.
All of our PHP developers are based in the UK and work standard UK hours. No overnight response windows. No timezone coordination for a Tuesday morning production issue. When your application needs attention, someone is at their desk and available to respond.
For agencies using us on client projects, zero KiwiCommerce references appear in code, commits, or client communication unless you want them. We attend calls under your brand, use your tools, and deliver in your name. NDA signed as standard.
Some PHP work needs a single dedicated developer on a retainer who knows the codebase deeply. Some need a full PHP development team for a fixed build. Some need part-time ongoing support. We agree on the right model before work starts, not after. Over 100 active retainers in our practice.
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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Our PHP developers work across Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, and Magento as genuine specialisms. We recommend the framework that fits the requirement: Laravel for SaaS and APIs, Symfony for enterprise, WordPress or Magento for content and eCommerce.
PHP 8.4 is the current stable release. PHP 7.4 reached end of life in November 2022 and no longer receives security patches. Any application still on PHP 7.x carries known vulnerabilities. We handle PHP version migrations, including compatibility testing against existing code and packages.
Yes. Before agreeing on the scope, we review the codebase: PHP version, framework, test coverage, and technical debt. That shapes what we agree to do and in what order. For legacy PHP without a framework structure, we plan a staged migration rather than a full rewrite wherever possible.
We start with a structured assessment: PHP 7.x patterns, package compatibility for 8.x, test coverage, and where risk sits. Migration runs in stages on staging before going live. We do not upgrade PHP versions without validating the application against the change first.
Yes. For agencies with client PHP work, we provide PHP developers and teams who deliver under your brand. We attend your client calls, work in your tools, and produce all deliverables in your name. KiwiCommerce does not appear in anything unless you want it to. NDA as standard.
Yes. For larger PHP projects or client accounts that need multiple developers, we assemble PHP development teams with backend PHP, frontend, and a technical lead under a single point of contact. Team arrangements are available on both a project and retainer basis.
Yes. For ongoing development needs, a dedicated PHP developer on a monthly retainer builds codebase knowledge over time. Faster development, fewer repeated briefings, decisions made with context. Over 100 active retainer clients across our practice.
PHP is the language. Laravel is a framework built on top of it. A Laravel developer works within Laravel’s conventions: Eloquent, service providers, queues, and testing. Not every PHP developer knows Laravel well, and one who doesn’t can cause problems on a Laravel codebase.
Our UK-based PHP development team is ready to look at your project. Whether you need a dedicated PHP developer on a retainer, a full PHP development team for a project build, white-label PHP services for an agency account, or expert help with a legacy PHP system, get in touch today. We respond within one business day.
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