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TIAG

Senior PHP Developer

Reston, VA · Remote

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on development, mentoring others, and influencing ... Experience working with a remote team TIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor ...

3MK Software Solutions

PHP Developer

Georgetown, KY

... development and GIS Software solutions and services. Our team is our core strength, we have ... Geogetown, KY Duration: 2+ months Start - ASAP A/SA/Contractor - all ok as long as the profiles are ...

Reticent Media, Inc.

PHP / Laravel Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Software Development Sub-Category: Web & Mobile Applications Form 1099-MISC Contractor Opportunity for an experienced PHP stack, Laravel and AngularJS Developer to work on an exciting web application ...

Reticent Media, Inc.

PHP / Laravel Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

Software Development Sub-Category: Web & Mobile Applications Form 1099-MISC Contractor Opportunity for an experienced PHP stack, Laravel and AngularJS Developer to work on an exciting web application ...

ACI Infotech

PHP Web Developer

Experience with Agile teams and development methods * At least 4 years of experience using object ... Contractor, will be working on applications for the Colorado Department of Corrections and shall ...

Web Hosting Northwest

We are looking for contracted PHP/MySQL web developer familiar with PHP web frameworks like ... Skills/Qualifications: 3+ years experience focused on web application development Advanced ...

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How much do php development contractor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for php development contractor in the United States is $102,005.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Php Development Contractor vs Php Developer?

AspectPhp Development ContractorPhp Developer
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required, but experience and portfolio are keyOften holds a degree in computer science or related field, with certifications like PHP certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract basis, often remote or project-basedFull-time employment in companies or agencies, working on ongoing projects
Employer & Industry UsageHired by multiple clients across industries, flexible engagementEmployed by a single organization, focused on company-specific projects

In summary, Php Development Contractors typically work independently on short-term projects for various clients, while Php Developers are usually employed full-time within organizations. Both roles require strong PHP skills, but contractors often have more flexible schedules and diverse project experience.

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Infographic showing various Php Development Contractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,005 per year, or $49 per hour.
Senior PHP Developer

Senior PHP Developer

TIAG

Reston, VA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

TIAG is now hiring a Senior PHP Developer to join our team and play a key role in building, scaling, and maintaining high-quality web applications. You’ll work closely with product, design, and engineering teammates to deliver reliable, well-architected solutions and help set technical standards across the team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on development, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction without being fully removed from the code. This role will require a government security clearance to be processed, US or Naturalized Citizenship is a requirement for consideration. 

100% Remote (US-based), with a strong preference for candidates in the Pacific Time Zone to align with team hours.

Job Responsibilities

  • Architect full-stack solutions across font end, database, mobile
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable PHP applications and APIs
  • Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following best practices
  • Collaborate with Product and Design to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Lead code reviews and help establish engineering standards
  • Optimize application performance, security, and scalability
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root-cause resolution
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmap
  • 8+ years of professional experience with PHP development
  • Strong experience with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and design patterns
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Strong knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Experience with version control (Git) and interactive rebase
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners
  • Experience working with a remote team

TIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.  Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a)  and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. TIAG takes proactive steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to disability or protected veteran status.  The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements and may be subject and required to take action pursuant to the following laws and accompanying regulations:


The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-300);
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R 60-741); and 
Executive Order 13496 (and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).

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