PHP keeps running a large share of the web, and the work around it has moved toward Laravel products, PHP 8.x upgrades, and API-driven systems rather than from-scratch builds. That makes the hiring bar a little different from what it used to be.
A working checklist for vetting candidates or vendors:
- PHP 8.x fluency, framework experience matching the existing stack
- MySQL/PostgreSQL schema design skills
- REST or GraphQL API experience
- Security basics: input validation, OWASP, safe auth patterns
- A clean Git workflow and willingness to do code review
Engagement models matter too: staff augmentation, dedicated hire, or project-based, and each fits a different kind of timeline and ownership need.
Read more:
https://mamotechnolabs.com/blogs/hire-php-developers-india-guide-2026
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