PHP Hands-On Architect

Overview

Remote
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time
10% Travel

Skills

PHP

Job Details

Job Title: PHP Hands-On Architect Legacy System Modernization

Job Type: Contract (Hourly or Fixed Bid)

Location: Remote or Onsite (some on-site preferred)


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PHP Hands-On Architect with Development Capabilities to lead the modernization of a legacy PHP server application.

This system is currently outdated and requires a comprehensive upgrade to align with the latest PHP standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements. This is a contract opportunity and is open to both independent contractors and consulting firms with proven PHP architecture and legacy migration experience.

Project Scope:
The core objective of this engagement is to:

  • Assess the current legacy PHP codebase and server setup.

  • Design and implement a robust architecture for modernization.

  • Upgrade code to be compatible with the latest PHP version (8.x).

  • Ensure adherence to modern coding standards (PSR, Composer, etc.).

  • Improve security, performance, and maintainability.

  • Facilitate transition to a more modular, testable structure (MVC or similar frameworks preferred).

  • Recommend and apply best practices for long-term scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform in-depth analysis of legacy PHP systems.

  • Create a migration and upgrade roadmap with clear milestones.

  • Rewrite/refactor legacy code where necessary.

  • Integrate modern PHP libraries and tools (e.g., Composer, PHPUnit).

  • Set up automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices.

  • Collaborate with internal development teams to transfer knowledge.

  • Provide documentation and architecture guidance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of PHP development experience, including architecture roles.

  • Strong knowledge of legacy PHP versions and upgrade paths to PHP 8.x.

  • Familiarity with PHP-FPM, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, and modern DevOps tools.

  • Experience with MVC frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, or similar) is a plus.

  • Proven track record of successful legacy system upgrades or refactors.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Contract Terms:

  • This can be structured as either an hourly or fixed-bid contract based on the scope and proposal.

  • Remote work is acceptable, but availability for scheduled meetings is expected.

  • Consulting firms with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

To Apply:
Please provide:

  • Resume or company profile with relevant project experience.

  • Portfolio or case studies demonstrating similar legacy upgrade work.

  • Hourly rate or fixed-bid estimate (if applicable).

  • Proposed approach or methodology for modernizing a legacy PHP system.

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