Hire freelance PHP developers in Europe

Our freelance PHP developers hiring process is fast and efficient:

– Requirement Gathering: We discuss your project scope, required skills, and any specific hiring conditions.
– Candidate Matching: We blend our vetted pool of PHP freelancers with tailored headhunting to find the perfect fit for your unique needs.
– Screening & Verification: Each candidate undergoes portfolio reviews, background checks and technical validation by an experienced IT Recruiter.
– Interview & Tech Test: You conduct interviews and if needed, request a technical test to further assess skills.
– Contract & Onboarding: After selecting your PHP developer, we manage all contracts and guide both parties through onboarding.
– Ongoing Support: We remain available to help with any post-hire concerns or to quickly scale your PHP team as your needs evolve.

Our process is entirely transparent, ensuring you stay in control at every step.

The hiring timeline for PHP developers depends on the complexity of your requirements and the seniority level of the PHP freelancer. However, we typically follow these timeframes:

– Pre-vetted PHP candidates from our talent pool: 2 to 4 days
– Custom PHP talent sourcing & headhunting: 5 to 14 days

For urgent PHP projects, we can accelerate the process and provide candidates within 48 hours when needed.

Intecfy ensures top-quality PHP freelancers through a rigorous screening process. We verify technical skills, conduct portfolio reviews and check references to match you with PHP developers who precisely fit your criteria. Our evaluation includes:

– Hard skills match – Ensuring the PHP freelancer has the required technical expertise.
– Soft skills match – Assessing communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
– Project scope and complexity match – Aligning PHP freelancers with your project’s scale and requirements.
– Budget and engagement model – Full-time, part-time or project-based collaboration.
– Preferred time zones and availability – Ensuring collaboration within your working hours.
– Languages and communication – Verifying English proficiency and other language skills.

By combining pre-vetted PHP freelancers with tailored headhunting, Intecfy guarantees a precise and efficient match for your hiring needs.

Yes, absolutely. Intecfy encourages direct interviews and technical evaluations to ensure you confidently choose the right PHP freelancer. We only present PHP freelancers who closely match your requirements, but you have full control over the final selection. You can:

– Conduct video interviews – Speak directly with PHP freelancers to assess their expertise and communication skills.
– Review code samples and past projects – Analyze their previous work to ensure technical proficiency.
– Perform custom technical assessments – Request coding tests or problem-solving exercises tailored to your needs.

Intecfy manages all scheduling and coordination, making the interview process smooth and professional.

If a PHP freelancer isn’t the right fit, Intecfy quickly finds a suitable replacement to keep your project on track. We leverage our broader pool or conduct fresh headhunting to match you with a better-suited PHP freelancer. Depending on your contract terms, you can:

– Request a replacement PHP developer at no extra cost within the first 30 days.
– Provide us feedback and we’ll refine our search to better align with your expectations.

Our priority is ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining project momentum with the right PHP talent.

Yes. Intecfy manages all contracts and payments for PHP freelancers, handling the entire administrative process smoothly. We take care of:

– Contract Handling – We draft and facilitate agreements, keeping them compliant with local labor laws.
– Payment Processing – We handle freelancer payments, whether hourly, fixed-price or project-based.
– Invoicing & Tax Compliance – We generate invoices and manage tax documentation.

This allows you to stay focused on development while we take care of the administrative workload.

Yes. Intecfy provides flexible engagement options, adapting to your team’s workflow, timeline and budget. You can hire PHP freelancers for:

– Full-time contracts – Dedicated freelancers working exclusively on your project.
– Part-time engagements – Flexible hours based on your needs.
– Short-term project-based work – Ideal for specific tasks or temporary support.
– Long-term retainers – Ongoing collaboration for continuous development.

We help you find the right setup to match your project’s scope and requirements.

Yes! Absolutely. Intecfy can augment your current team and ensure a smooth integration into your ongoing projects, speeding up delivery and boosting efficiency. We offer:

– Single Developer Needs: If you require one or two pre-vetted freelance PHP developers, we can provide candidates within 1-3 days from our existing talent pool.
– Full-Team Scaling: If you need an entire PHP development team (multiple backend, frontend, DevOps engineers, etc.), we recommend a strategy call to align on your hiring goals. We can assign multiple recruiters to fast-track sourcing, technical screening and onboarding, ensuring your team is ready in 14 to 28 days, depending on complexity.
– Urgent Hiring: We can activate priority sourcing, leveraging our network to speed up the process and deliver a freelance PHP developer quickly.

Our goal is to scale your team as fast as possible without compromising quality. Let’s discuss your needs and we’ll create a custom recruitment plan.

Typically, European PHP freelancer rates range from 20€ to 90€ per hour, depending on experience level, skills, project complexity and market demand.

Visit our “Freelance PHP Developer Hourly Rates” section above for a detailed pricing breakdown.

Intecfy works with you to define a suitable budget and finds PHP freelancers who match both your technical requirements and financial expectations. Our transparent pricing model keeps you informed at every step.

To join Intecfy and become a vetted freelance PHP developer, follow these steps:

– Apply through our website by submitting your profile, experience and portfolio
– Complete a screening interview with one of our recruiters to assess skills and fit
– Get verified and start receiving PHP opportunities at our clients

We prioritize skilled and experienced PHP developers who can meet enterprise-level demands.

Freelance PHP developers are paid based on the agreed contract:

– Hourly contracts: Payments are processed weekly or bi-weekly
– Fixed-price projects: Payments are released based on project milestones
– Monthly retainers: Monthly recurring payments for ongoing contracts

Intecfy handles secure and timely payments through bank transfers.

Before a contract concludes, Intecfy actively seeks fresh opportunities to keep PHP freelancers engaged. We either match them to new PHP opportunities from our vetted pool of projects or initiate conversations with potential clients, ensuring consistent work and career growth.

If a PHP project is delayed or canceled, we work to:

– Reassign you to another PHP project within our network.
– Ensure partial payment for completed work based on contract terms.
– Negotiate fair compensation in case of last-minute cancellations.

We prioritize developer security and always work to resolve disputes fairly.