Hire PHP developers on OfferZen
OfferZen is the developer hiring marketplace that gives you access to 1000+ actively interviewing developers in 80+ cities. Discover how to hire a PHP developer, including the skills and frameworks to look out for, such as CakePHP or Symphony.
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Match with developers that fit your role, and get upfront info on their visa status, skills, experience, and salary.
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What makes OfferZen different for PHP developer hiring?
Candidate quality
Developers on our platform have been screened by our team for skill and intent to change jobs.
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Candidate profiles include their career aspirations, skill sets, work histories, citizenship status and expected salary.
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How to hire a PHP developer
What skills to look for when hiring a PHP developer
Some of the most common skills for PHP developers include experience in the frameworks Laravel, Node.js, React, Vue.js, Symfony and CakePHP.
Since PHP is a back end technology, one way to broaden the net is to look for experience with databases, such as SQL and MySQL.
Other skills that can help you broaden your talent pool:
- Familiarity with version control, such as Git and BitBucket.
- Experience with WordPress, which is built on PHP.
How much does it cost to hire a PHP developer?
PHP developer salaries depend on the company size, industry, individual experience and skills, and nature of the work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire.
That said, average salaries for PHP developers in South Africa range from R19 896 for entry-level developers to R23 119 for juniors with two to four years of experience. Intermediates have an average of R38 700 and seniors with more than six years of experience range from R53 370 - R71 194. Read more details here.
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Where to hire PHP developers
We have seen many PHP developers based in South Africa on OfferZen. In Europe, the skillset seems more common in the Netherlands than in the rest of Europe and the United Kingdom.
On OfferZen, PHP developers are actively looking for their next opportunity — sign up here to reach out to them. Developers on our platform are screened for quality and job-seeking intent. Check out our guide on reaching out to developers to stand out when sending your first message.
Writing a PHP developer job description
To set up a job description for a PHP developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template
Ultimately, a great role scorecard should give you an objective idea of what the role entails and who you think can do the job, before you set up your public-facing job advert.
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Insights for hiring PHP developers
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PHP developer salaries in South Africa
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