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PHP still runs a huge share of the web, which means plenty of businesses need developers who can build new features, improve old systems, and stop small fixes turning into major dramas. Hire PHP Developers who are comfortable with frameworks, databases, APIs, CMS platforms, and custom applications.
Black Piano helps you find dedicated remote PHP Developers from India who work as part of your team, without the usual UK hiring costs. You get the skills you need, and your budget gets to breathe a little.
Why pay £3,333 when you can pay £741?
PHP Developers keep plenty of websites, platforms, and business systems running. The salary bill does not need to be quite as busy. India’s lower living and employment costs mean you can hire experienced PHP Developers for far less than a comparable UK hire.
You still get the same day-to-day focus, technical skill, and accountability. The postcode changes. The standard of work should not.
Black Piano employs your PHP Developers on your behalf and handles payroll, taxes, HR, compliance, equipment, and wellbeing. You manage the work. We sort the employment admin.
UK Salary
India Salary
Saving
Executive
(1-4 years)
£3,333
£741
78%
Senior
(4-8 years)
£5,000
£1,389
72%
Manager
(8-12 years)
£7,083
£2,315
67%
Why hire PHP Developers?
Build around the way your business works
PHP Developers can create custom websites, portals, dashboards, and web applications without forcing your business into a rigid template. They can add new features, adapt existing platforms, and shape the build around your users. Handy when “almost right” is nowhere near good enough.
Keep important systems running properly
Plenty of established websites and business platforms rely on PHP. Experienced PHP Developers can maintain older systems, fix stubborn bugs, update outdated code, and improve reliability without rebuilding everything for the sake of it. Your website keeps working, and surprise error messages become far less common.
Connect the tools your team already uses
PHP Developers can link your website or application with payment gateways, CRMs, databases, booking tools, and third-party APIs. They make information move between systems properly, cutting duplicate work and reducing the number of tabs your team has open at any given moment.
Make your website quicker and easier to manage
Slow pages, bloated code, and clunky database queries can drag down an otherwise good website. PHP Developers improve performance, clean up the back end, and make future updates less painful. That gives users a smoother experience and leaves your team with fewer technical fires to put out.
What do PHP Developers do?
PHP Developers build and maintain the bits of a website users rarely see but rely on constantly. They create back-end features, connect databases, build APIs, manage logins, process payments, and keep content management systems running properly.
They also fix bugs, update older code, improve performance, and add new functionality without turning the whole website upside down. In practical terms, PHP Developers make sure your site works behind the scenes, even when the front end is busy looking effortless.
What qualifications should I look for when hiring a PHP Developer?
Look for someone who can build cleanly, fix sensibly, and leave the codebase in a better state than they found it.
- Good knowledge of MySQL, APIs, databases, and server-side development.
- Confidence working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git.
- An understanding of security, testing, performance, and accessibility.
- Experience maintaining older PHP systems without breaking everything else.
- A portfolio of live websites or web applications.
- Clear communication and a habit of documenting their work.
- The judgement to choose a straightforward fix over an unnecessarily clever one.
How do I hire the best PHP Developer?
Start with the work you actually need done. A Laravel build, a WordPress overhaul, and a legacy PHP rescue job all call for different experience.
Look for PHP Developers who can show relevant live projects, explain their decisions clearly, and work comfortably with your existing stack.
Ask how they approach security, testing, performance, and older code. The best PHP Developer will not just make the feature work. They will make sure the next developer can understand it too.
How can a PHP Developer work with my existing team?
A PHP Developer can slot into your current setup and pick up the work your team does not have time for. They can build new features, fix bugs, improve performance, manage integrations, and help maintain older systems that still matter.
They can work alongside designers, front-end developers, project managers, and marketers using the tools and processes you already rely on. That gives your team extra capacity without turning every small request into a backlog item that survives three sprints.
What industries benefit from hiring PHP Developers?
PHP Developers are a good fit for businesses that rely on websites, portals, booking tools, or content-heavy platforms.
- eCommerce - Online stores, payment systems, product catalogues, and order management.
- SaaS - Customer dashboards, account areas, and subscription platforms.
- Media and publishing - Content management systems and high-traffic websites.
- Finance - Secure portals, calculators, and internal tools.
- Healthcare - Booking systems, patient portals, and admin platforms.
- Education - Learning platforms, student dashboards, and course websites.
- Travel and hospitality - Reservation systems and customer portals.
- Professional services - Client areas, forms, and document sharing.
- Charities and membership organisations - Donation systems and member portals.
- Local businesses - Websites, bookings, payments, and customer enquiries.
PHP may not be the newest kid on the block, but it still does plenty of heavy lifting.
We handle it all
Your PHP Developer works with your team. We deal with the less thrilling side of international hiring. That includes contracts, payroll, tax, compliance, equipment, HR, and ongoing employee support. You get the extra development capacity without inheriting a second job in overseas administration.
Find
We look for PHP Developers with the right framework experience, technical judgement, and patience for whatever is lurking in your existing codebase. Every candidate is screened for hands-on ability, communication, and team fit before reaching your shortlist.
Remote Recruitment
Hire
Once you’ve chosen your PHP Developer, we handle the offer, contracts, background checks, onboarding, payroll setup, and local employment requirements. Your new hire gets a smooth start. Your team avoids a crash course in international employment law.
Employer of Record
Manage
Your PHP Developer works exclusively with your business and follows your priorities. We manage salaries, taxes, HR, equipment, wellbeing, and ongoing support. You stay focused on the website or application. We keep the employment side from becoming another item in the backlog.
Remote HR
Explore our pricing
We’re all about simple, transparent pricing. All employment compensation and overheads are covered. No up-front fees. No ‘starting’ fees. No hidden fees.
Quick fix
£ - - -
(custom pricing)
Start small
£ 550
(per month + TCOE)
Grow big
10% off
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FAQs
What is the difference between a PHP Developer and a Full-Stack Developer?
A PHP Developer focuses mainly on server-side development using PHP, often working with databases, APIs, CMS platforms, and back-end logic. A Full-Stack Developer works across both the front end and back end. Some PHP Developers can be full-stack, but not everyone spends their days wrestling with CSS.
What frameworks and technologies do PHP Developers work with?
PHP Developers commonly use Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, WordPress, Drupal, Magento, MySQL, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Docker, and cloud platforms. The best fit depends on your current stack, the age of the codebase, and what you need to build next.
What are the benefits of hiring a PHP Developer?
A PHP Developer can build new features, maintain older systems, improve performance, strengthen security, and connect your website to other tools. You also get someone who understands the codebase properly, which is far better than relying on emergency fixes whenever something breaks.
How much does it cost to hire a PHP Developer?
The cost depends on experience and technical requirements. Through Black Piano, you can hire a remote PHP Developer from India from around £741 per month, compared with roughly £3,333 for a similar UK hire. That is a potential saving of 78%.
How quickly can I hire a PHP Developer?
We can usually find suitable PHP Developers within 3-5 working days. Once you have interviewed the shortlist and chosen your preferred candidate, they can typically be onboarded within a few weeks, depending on notice periods and background checks.