For startups & scaleups

PHP development that works as an extension of your team

Add experienced PHP engineers to design, build, and modernize your applications without hiring bottlenecks, unstable releases, or legacy code slowing you down.

Custom PHP web applications Legacy PHP modernization Dedicated PHP engineering teams

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Onboard senior PHP developers in as little as 2–4 weeks.

How we work

How we start working on your PHP roadmap

A structured, low-friction onboarding that lets you validate the fit quickly, reduce delivery risk, and keep your PHP product moving without slowing down your team.

Discovery & context

30-minute call

We review your product goals, PHP stack, and current bottlenecks – whether it’s greenfield development, legacy modernization, or scaling a live platform.

Codebase & architecture review

Optional audit

For existing products, we perform a focused review of your PHP codebase, architecture, and infrastructure to map risks, quick wins, and realistic next steps.

Team & engagement plan

Proposal

We propose a tailored mix of PHP engineers, QA, and DevOps with clear responsibilities, engagement model, and a first-sprint plan aligned to your roadmap.

Onboarding & first sprint

2–4 weeks

We join your tools and rituals, ship value in the first sprint, and establish working agreements around communication, code quality, and release cadence.

Scale & continuous improvement

Ongoing

As we earn trust, we help you scale the team, refine the architecture, and proactively address performance, security, and maintainability across your PHP stack.

Typical timeline: from first call to onboarding the initial PHP engineer usually takes 2–4 weeks.

What you can expect from day one

We join as a true extension of your team – with clear ownership, transparent communication, and engineering practices that match the standards of modern product companies.

Regular updates on progress, risks, and next steps – no black-box outsourcing.

PHP engineers who participate in your standups, plannings, and code reviews.

Focus on long-term stability, not just “shipping features”.

Already running a live PHP product? We can begin with a small, low-risk engagement focused on a single module or area to validate the collaboration.

Why it matters

What product teams actually gain from our PHP teams

Beyond “more hands on deck”, we help you remove uncertainty around delivery, stabilize your PHP stack, and make roadmap decisions with confidence.

Predictability

Predictable delivery instead of firefighting

Reduce unplanned outages and “hotfix Fridays”. With a stable PHP stack, you can ship on schedule, keep stakeholders aligned, and focus your roadmap on value – not emergencies.

Zero Hiring headache

Senior engineering without senior hiring pain

Get access to experienced PHP engineers who are already used to complex products, code reviews, and production ownership – without months of recruiting and onboarding.

Trust

A partner who behaves like your own team

We work inside your rituals, tools, and metrics, taking ownership for code quality and long-term stability – not just tickets closed.

Net effect: fewer surprises, healthier PHP systems, and a roadmap you’re not afraid to share with leadership or customers.

Features

What you get with our PHP engineering setup

Under the hood, your PHP product is supported by modern frameworks, clean engineering practices, and an architecture that’s designed for growth and long-term maintainability.

Modern PHP frameworks & architecture

Laravel, Symfony, and modular architectures that keep your codebase organised, testable, and easier to extend as the product grows.

Laravel & Symfony REST & GraphQL APIs

Performance & scalability in mind

From database design to caching strategies, we build PHP applications that can handle traffic spikes and growth without grinding your product to a halt.

Query & schema optimisation Caching strategies

Security & PHP best practices

Secure-by-default coding: input validation, proper authentication and authorisation flows, and protection against common web vulnerabilities.

OWASP-aligned practices Secure auth flows

Full-stack squads when you need them

Combine PHP backends with modern frontends (React, Vue, etc.) to cover the full surface of your product in one cohesive team.

Backend + frontend Single squad ownership

Flexible engagement models

Start with a single senior PHP engineer, then scale to a larger squad as your roadmap and usage grow, without losing continuity.

1–2 devs to start Scale on demand

Time-zone friendly collaboration

EU-based teams working with both European and US product organisations, with overlapping hours and clear communication.

EU-based engineers US & EU overlap

Tech stack

A PHP stack that’s modern, stable, and familiar

We work with a modern, battle-tested PHP ecosystem – so our engineers can integrate into your existing setup or help you evolve it without forcing risky, radical changes.

Backend

PHP at the core

We focus on modern PHP and ecosystem standards so your application remains maintainable and easy to extend.

PHP 7.x / 8.x Laravel Symfony REST APIs GraphQL Composer

Data layer

Databases & caching

Relational databases and in-memory stores for robust persistence and fast responses.

MySQL PostgreSQL MariaDB Redis ElasticSearch (when needed)

Frontend

Modern frontends on top of PHP

When needed, we pair PHP backends with modern JavaScript frontends for web products.

React Vue.js TypeScript

Tooling

Developer tooling & workflows

We integrate with your existing tooling or recommend improvements aligned with your setup.

GitHub / GitLab Jira ClickUp Docker

Fit with your current setup

Whether you’re running a legacy monolith or a more modern, modular PHP application, we adapt to your stack first – then gradually guide improvements where they make sense.

Typical frameworks

Laravel, Symfony, custom

Typical databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL

Integration style

APIs, webhooks, SDKs

Collaboration

Your tools, your rituals

Already have a specific stack in place? Share your architecture and we’ll confirm how our PHP engineers can plug in with minimal disruption.

Why Cleverix

Why product teams trust us with their PHP products

We don’t act like a traditional outsourcing shop. Our PHP engineers join your product team with clear ownership, strong engineering habits, and the communication standards you’d expect from an in-house squad.

Transparency

No black-box PHP development

You see what we see: progress, risks, technical decisions, and trade-offs. We communicate openly about the state of your PHP stack and roadmap, not just report completed tickets.

Regular status updates Clear technical rationale

Ownership

We own outcomes, not just code

Our PHP engineers take responsibility from pull request to production. If something breaks, we’re there to fix it – and to prevent it from happening again.

Production mindset Long-term maintainability

Risk

Risk is surfaced early, not hidden

We proactively flag technical debt, architectural bottlenecks, and scaling risks in your PHP product so you can make informed roadmap decisions.

Risk mapping Prioritised improvements

Collaboration

We plug into your way of working

We adapt to your ceremonies, tools, and coding standards, so the collaboration feels like an integrated team – not an external vendor.

Your tools & rituals One blended team

How this feels day-to-day

In practice, working with our PHP teams should feel like extending your own engineering organisation – just without the hiring overhead and time-to-productivity gap.

Engineers who speak clearly about trade-offs, not just implementation details.

Shared responsibility for roadmap, stability, and quality of your PHP product.

A partner that grows with you as your product, team, and user base expand.

Not sure how well an external PHP team will fit? We can start with a focused, low-risk area of your product and validate collaboration before scaling.

Next step

Let’s talk about your PHP roadmap

If you’re exploring PHP development or modernising an existing product, a short conversation can clarify what’s realistic in terms of timelines, team setup, and next steps – before you commit to anything.

30-minute call focused on your product, not a generic sales demo.
High-level review of your current PHP setup and where it’s holding you back.
Concrete ideas on how senior PHP engineers could de-risk your roadmap.

No pressure to engage. You walk away with clarity either way – and we only continue if there’s a clear fit.

Book a free 30-min consultation Or email us your PHP context Typical start time: 2–4 weeks after our initial call.

FAQ

Questions about working with us on PHP?

Here are some of the most common questions product and engineering leaders ask before starting a collaboration on PHP development and modernization.

Can you work with our existing legacy PHP codebase, or do we need to rewrite?

Many teams come to us with a live, fragile PHP system already in place.

In most cases, you don’t need a full rewrite. We usually start with a focused audit, identify high-risk areas, and then modernise the codebase in smaller, low-risk steps while keeping your product live and evolving.

How quickly can we onboard the first PHP engineer or team?

Timelines depend on scope and seniority, but we aim to move fast.

After our initial conversation and alignment on scope, we can typically onboard the first PHP engineer within 2–4 weeks, depending on your requirements and seniority needs.

We can start with 1–2 engineers and scale up once we’ve validated the fit.

Will your PHP developers work as part of our team or as a separate unit?

We strongly prefer integrated, one-team collaboration.

Our default is to integrate into your existing product and engineering team. We join your standups, planning sessions, code reviews, and use your tools – so it feels like one blended team rather than a separate vendor.

Which time zones do you cover and how much overlap can we expect?

We’re based in the EU, but work comfortably with US teams too.

Our teams are EU-based and work comfortably with both European and US organisations. We usually ensure several hours of overlap with your core working day for real-time collaboration when needed.

Can you help both with new PHP development and ongoing maintenance?

Many collaborations mix roadmap work with stability improvements.

Yes. For many clients we combine new feature work with stabilising existing functionality: fixing bugs, improving performance, and gradually paying down technical debt while still moving the roadmap forward.

What if we’re not sure yet whether PHP is the right choice for our next project?

We’re happy to be honest, even if PHP isn’t the best fit.

That’s a valid question. During our initial conversation, we can review your use case, constraints, and existing stack, and give you an honest view on whether PHP is a good fit or if another approach might serve you better.

The goal is long-term alignment with your product, not forcing PHP where it doesn’t belong.

Contact Us

Let us tailor a service package that meets your needs. Tell us about your business, and we will get back to you with some ideas as soon as possible!

hi@cleverix.com

1303 Sofia, Bulgaria,
117 Hristo Botev blvd., fl. 1

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