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Whether your business needs a data-rich dashboard, a scalable cross-platform web application, or a high-performance enterprise-level single-page application (SPA), SPG is your trusted partner for PHP development. As a top-tier PHP development company, we combine outstanding UI/UX design with the deep technical expertise of our seasoned PHP engineers. With nearly 20 years of experience building high-quality PHP systems, we’re ready to deliver robust solutions tailored to your exact business goals. Hire a PHP developer for your project today!
Using modern PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter, we create bespoke solutions designed around your specific needs — all while ensuring excellent performance and maintainability. Whether it’s a custom e-commerce platform, a dynamic content management system, a secure RESTful API, or a real-time chat application, our PHP team is ready to deliver.
PHP remains one of the most versatile and widely-used server-side languages, powering millions of websites and web apps worldwide. Its efficiency in handling real-time data, integrations, and user interactions makes it an ideal choice for high-demand environments. At SPG, we leverage PHP’s flexibility to develop secure, scalable applications across sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and retail.
From small businesses to large enterprises, our PHP experts unlock the full potential of PHP and its rich ecosystem. If you’re looking for reliable, future-ready PHP development, SPG is here to help you succeed.
At SPG, our dedicated PHP developers consistently demonstrate deep expertise in server-side web development. They excel at building scalable, efficient web applications and leverage their knowledge to deliver secure APIs, dynamic content-driven platforms, and high-performance solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.
Embracing the robust capabilities of PHP development, from the flexibility of core PHP to the power of modern frameworks like Laravel and Symfony, our approach ensures the creation of high-performance, tailor-made solutions. One of PHP’s standout advantages is the rich ecosystem of web development frameworks it offers—each designed to boost speed, scalability, and overall efficiency—making for a streamlined and effective development process.
Laravel
Symfony
CodeIgniter 4
Laminas
Yii 2 / Yii 3
Phalcon
Fat-Free Framework (F3)
Slim
CakePHP
FuelPHP
PHPixie
Nette Framework
Composer
Carbon
Guzzle
Monolog
PHPUnit
Doctrine ORM
PHP-DI
Twig
Predis
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Spatie Libraries
The PHP League
SPG’s PHP developers work with a wide range of databases and data storage solutions — from reliable relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL to scalable NoSQL options such as MongoDB. Our deep expertise ensures that the most suitable storage technologies are selected for your project, enabling efficient, secure, and optimised data management.
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Elasticsearch
PHP technology is widely used in cloud-based infrastructures, supported by numerous Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) providers and hosting environments. At SPG, we leverage PHP’s cloud compatibility across a wide range of projects — enabling seamless integration, flexibility, and scalability. Our expertise in deploying PHP applications in cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud ensures that your solutions are efficient, resilient, and ready to grow with your business.
AWS
Azure
Digital Ocean
Google Cloud
Our developers bring extensive experience in PHP development. The synergy between SPG’s engineering team and the PHP ecosystem is unmatched, with PHP playing a pivotal role in many of our most successful projects.
Our developers bring extensive experience in PHP development. The synergy between SPG’s engineering team and the PHP ecosystem is unmatched, with PHP playing a pivotal role in many of our most successful projects.
"SPG’s dedicated PHP team is a cohesive group of over 100 professionals, including consultants, project coordinators, software architects, PHP developers, QA engineers, and specialists in security, DevOps, AI, blockchain, as well as experts in AWS and other leading cloud platforms.
Protecting and maintaining our clients’ products is vital. We know the importance of digital security in the modern world and, because of this, our QA and security practices are in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards.
PHP is a versatile ecosystem that includes a broad range of technologies, such as MySQL, Laravel, Symfony, and Composer. Our team has deep expertise across all components of the PHP stack, allowing us to tackle any development challenge and deliver highly customized solutions.
Our developers bring a wealth of expertise in PHP development, with many years of collective experience. By ensuring that each team member is highly skilled and capable, we maintain a strong, accomplished team ready to tackle any challenge.
Time is precious, as our PHP team knows. Thanks to our flexible structure, SPG remains poised to launch into the developmental stages of a project just as soon as you’re ready.
SPG is structured around a centralised Project Management Office to oversee and allocate dedicated teams to the relevant aspects of your project, enabling us to achieve unbeatable levels of efficiency.
SPG represents a fusion of seasoned expertise and innovation. As PHP development specialists, our commitment to excellence, which we have developed and refined over years, ensures our steadfast presence in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
The development industry is fiercely competitive, and we know that our prospective clients have a number of options. For this reason, we’re constantly pushing boundaries. Our team of talented developers is just one reason to choose SPG for your project. Here are a couple more
Give flight to your remote PHP projects! Unlike when working with freelance developers, Software Planet Group are able to offer a dedicated team of experienced programmers who are accustomed to restrictive deadlines and can deliver results in a timely fashion.
Our highly skilled PHP developers have extensive experience building robust applications. We have delivered numerous PHP projects for our clients. Get in touch with our development team today to see examples of our previous work!
No matter how complex your project is, our development team will put in the work to meticulously and systematically solve your business problems. We have collaborated with companies of all shapes and sizes and know what it takes to help you succeed in your industry.
PHP has long been known for being free, open-source, and cross-platform — running seamlessly on Linux, macOS, and Windows. This accessibility has contributed to its widespread adoption in corporate environments. In contrast to other technologies that have recently introduced licensing fees, PHP remains a cost-effective and transparent option. As a result, it continues to be a reliable and strategic choice for businesses seeking scalable and maintainable web solutions.
We provide bespoke PHP software development services to fit your company’s unique requirements. This is done with a product mindset that is strengthened by rapid MVP development.
Take advantage of our talented PHP front end developers to develop complex multi-layered architectures, effective SPAs, and real-time data exchange applications.
Our offshore PHP developers have proven themselves time and time again by migrating complex web apps without data loss or major issues.
We can also provide scalable and secure solutions that enable building enterprise-grade PHP web applications.
We know that good design increases customer interest and ultimately user satisfaction. This is why our developers aim to build your PHP application with captivating UI/UX and features.
SPG has successfully delivered numerous PHP-based solutions across a wide range of industries, strengthening our ability to build innovative, purpose-driven applications. From healthcare platforms to e-commerce systems, our portfolio highlights the adaptability of PHP and the proven expertise of our development team.
At SPG, we take pride in our PHP development work and are proud to showcase our results. Serving both SMEs and large enterprises in need of skilled PHP web developers across the UK and beyond, we’ve become a trusted partner to hundreds of businesses worldwide.
By demonstrating consistent excellence, our experienced programming specialists have earned the confidence of our existing clients. Consider delving into a few of our featured case studies!
We take great pride in our customer-centric application development process. This is why from start to finish, we aim to imbue a sense of partnership into everything we do at our company. Our process is based on industry best practices and incorporates most elements of Scrum and Agile methodologies, though the final set of practices and activities will depend on a number of variables, including your chosen model of engagement. By creating an easy development environment, we strive to be the best possible PHP development company.
As a company specialising in PHP, we offer our clients the freedom to hire PHP developers smoothly and accelerate their business growth. Keep in mind, however, that when hiring software developers, it is important to decide whether to outsource or “outstaff” development, as it were.
If, however, your company’s project is already under way and you are primarily concerned with bringing in some additional assistance, then outstaffing could pose a great opportunity for your business, as you can hire PHP software developers who will be able to work full-time on your project. So with this in mind, if you are looking for PHP developers for hire, look no further. Our developers onboard quickly and look for ways to make an immediate and positive impact on all of your projects.
Team augmentation is a strategic approach to enhancing your project by integrating external specialists into an existing team.
At SPG, we supplement our dedicated in-house team of PHP developers with dedicated specialists in various fields, aligning their expertise with your project's unique requirements. This collaborative approach relies on effective communication, including with your own in-house teams, to ensure an efficient, cohesive workflow and seamless integration, providing greater levels of flexibility and scalability.
When entrusted with your project, we assign an exclusive PHP development team, who will then communicate directly with your own employees, collaborating closely with your stakeholders, project managers and team members to ensure smooth cooperation throughout the project. Our laser-focused approach optimises efficiency and produces substantial savings by ensuring that our team members’ attentions are never divided. The team's ability to fully commit to a single project allows them to deliver their very best work and offer progressive solutions to creative challenges.
For businesses looking for end-to-end PHP development services, outsourcing your PHP projects is often the most efficient and cost-effective option. By partnering with SPG, you gain access to our experienced team of full-stack PHP developers at competitive offshore rates. Over the years, we’ve tackled complex business challenges across both enterprise and startup environments, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
Outsourcing PHP projects to SPG gives you direct access to a team of skilled full-stack web developers capable of delivering complete solutions—from initial concept through to deployment. This model offers not only cost-effective results through competitive offshore rates, but also the flexibility to scale your team based on project demands. Our outsourced PHP teams have repeatedly solved complex technical challenges, adding value and expertise across a wide variety of industries.
Whether choosing to outsource or hire additional expertise, we can help your PHP projects to take advantage of the following benefits:
As a well-established PHP development company with boundless expertise and nearly 20 years of professional experience, Software Planet Group are the natural choice for SMEs and large companies alike. We are passionate about launching startups and have partnered with fortune 500 companies including Nokia and Xerox.
If you can think it, we can build it, as we develop modern and high-performing web apps, desktop apps, mobile apps and everything in between. By choosing SPG for all of your projects, you can benefit from a PHP development company with real-world experience across all industries.
“At our organization, they’re known for being insanely productive. If we give them an assignment, we know it’ll be completed on our end before we’re even ready to review it. That’s really why we keep coming back year after year."
VP of Engineering, Hospitality Company. Miami, Florida
“They’re technically proficient, delivering eloquent solutions to all of our problems. They’re a team of clever, critical thinkers. I can’t think of anything that I would’ve changed about their service. They were absolutely fantastic."
CEO, Iron.io. Las Vegas, Nevada
“They took a hands-on approach and suggested site improvements, which speaks volumes to their commitment. I would not have a business without the work this company did. We now have hundreds of users, including over 80 paying ones!"
Founder & CEO, Sequitur News LLC. Champaign, Illinois
“This is the best experience I’ve had with an outside vendor. They’re collaborative and insightful, providing insight and expertise to improve the final result. They’re also flexible and timely."
Performance Manager, Nokia. Budapest, Hungary
PHP is well-suited for developing scalable web applications, custom CMS platforms, e-commerce systems, SaaS products, and RESTful APIs. With modern frameworks like Laravel and Symfony, PHP can reliably power complex business solutions with robust backend logic and responsive user interfaces.
While PHP has matured significantly, potential concerns for CTOs may include legacy code in older projects, inconsistent coding practices in unstructured environments, and performance bottlenecks without proper architecture. However, most of these are mitigated by modern frameworks, containerisation, and strict development standards.
PHP continues to be used by industry leaders such as Meta (historically), WordPress.com, Wikipedia, Mailchimp, and Etsy. Its reliability, cost-efficiency, and ecosystem make it attractive for companies that require rapid deployment and broad developer availability.
Compared to Java or .NET, PHP is lightweight, highly flexible, and better optimised for LAMP/LEMP stacks. It’s easier to onboard developers, integrates seamlessly with MySQL, and offers faster prototyping. However, enterprise-grade structure and scalability require disciplined architecture and use of modern tooling.
PHP offers a fast time-to-market, low total cost of ownership, and wide hosting support. Its mature ecosystem, vast talent pool, and active community make it an efficient choice for CTOs aiming for cost-effective, maintainable, and secure software delivery—particularly in web-heavy use cases.
For CTOs, it's essential to enforce secure coding practices: input sanitisation, CSRF/XSS prevention, use of prepared statements, robust authentication, and regular security audits. Leveraging frameworks with built-in security layers, such as Laravel, also reduces risk and ensures compliance with industry standards.
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