Laravel Backends That Don't Break at Scale
Laravel makes PHP enjoyable, but writing code that handles 10,000 concurrent users without falling over takes more than artisan commands. Our Laravel developers build multi-tenant SaaS platforms, queue-driven architectures, and REST APIs that serve millions of requests daily. They write PHP 8.3+ with strict typing, test everything with Pest and PHPUnit, and deploy through Laravel Forge or Vapor. No spaghetti controllers. No 2,000-line models. Clean architecture that your next hire can actually understand.
Why Hire Dedicated Laravel Developers?
PHP runs 77% of the web, and Laravel is the framework that makes PHP professional. But knowing Laravel's syntax is not the same as knowing how to architect a system that grows with your business. A dedicated Laravel developer brings discipline to your backend. Here is what changes:
- Clean application architecture with service classes, repositories, and action patterns instead of fat controllers — code that stays maintainable at 100K+ lines instead of becoming a rewrite candidate every 18 months
- Queue-driven processing with Laravel Horizon, Redis, and SQS that handles email sending, PDF generation, payment processing, and data imports in the background — users never wait for slow operations to finish
- Multi-tenant SaaS architecture using database-per-tenant or shared-database strategies, with tenant-aware middleware, scoped queries, and isolated storage — one codebase serving hundreds of customers securely
- Full test coverage with Pest and PHPUnit, including feature tests for API endpoints, unit tests for business logic, and database factories that make testing fast — CI pipelines catch regressions before code reaches staging
What Our Laravel Developers Build
From REST APIs to multi-tenant SaaS, our developers handle the full Laravel stack.
REST API Development
Versioned REST APIs with Laravel's API resources, rate limiting, OAuth2 via Passport or Sanctum, and OpenAPI documentation. We build APIs that serve mobile apps, SPAs, and third-party integrations with consistent response formats and proper HTTP status codes.
SaaS Platform Architecture
Multi-tenant SaaS backends with Stripe billing integration, role-based access control (Spatie permissions), feature flags, usage metering, and team management. We have built SaaS platforms serving 500+ tenants from a single Laravel codebase with zero cross-tenant data leaks.
Queue Systems & Background Jobs
Laravel Horizon dashboards monitoring Redis-backed queues that process thousands of jobs per minute. Failed job handling, retry logic, rate-limited dispatching, and job batching for bulk operations. Your users click a button and get an instant response while heavy work runs in the background.
Multi-Tenancy & Data Isolation
Tenant-aware middleware, scoped Eloquent queries, and isolated file storage. We support both single-database (row-level isolation with global scopes) and multi-database (full database-per-tenant) strategies. The right approach depends on your compliance requirements and tenant count.
Livewire & Inertia.js Frontends
Full-stack Laravel UIs with Livewire for server-rendered reactive components or Inertia.js with Vue/React for SPA-like experiences without building a separate API. Admin dashboards, settings panels, and internal tools built in half the time of a decoupled frontend.
Testing with PHPUnit & Pest
Test suites covering HTTP endpoints, queue jobs, mail assertions, and database state. Pest's expressive syntax makes tests readable. Database factories and seeders create realistic test data. CI pipelines on GitHub Actions run the full suite on every pull request in under 3 minutes.
Projects Built for Laravel
Laravel shines in these use cases. If your project matches one of these patterns, a dedicated Laravel developer will save you months.
SaaS Platforms & Subscription Products
Laravel is the go-to framework for SaaS. Cashier handles Stripe and Paddle billing, Jetstream provides authentication scaffolding, and Horizon manages background jobs. Our developers have built SaaS products handling $2M+ in annual recurring revenue — from project management tools to HR platforms. They architect for growth so you are not rewriting at 1,000 customers.
Marketplace & Platform Backends
Two-sided marketplaces need complex business logic — vendor onboarding, split payments (Stripe Connect), dispute handling, review systems, and search/filtering across millions of listings. Laravel's Eloquent ORM handles these relational data models well, and queues process payment settlements and notifications without blocking the user experience.
Enterprise Portals & Internal Tools
Employee portals, client dashboards, reporting systems, and admin panels where security, role-based access, and audit logging are non-negotiable. Laravel's built-in auth, policies, and gates make permission systems straightforward. Livewire lets one backend developer build a full admin UI without needing a separate frontend team.
API-First Products & Mobile Backends
Mobile apps and SPAs need a reliable API backend. Laravel Sanctum handles token-based auth for mobile, API resources shape consistent JSON responses, and queues handle push notifications and data sync. Our developers build APIs that serve iOS, Android, and web clients from a single codebase with shared business logic.
Hiring Laravel Developers With Us
From scoping your backend needs to a developer writing production code — here is the process.
Backend Audit & Requirements
We review your existing Laravel codebase (or document requirements for a new build). This covers application architecture, database schema, API design, queue setup, test coverage, and deployment pipeline. You get a clear technical assessment with specific recommendations.
Developer Matching
Based on your project — SaaS multi-tenancy, API development, Livewire frontends, or queue-heavy processing — we shortlist 2-3 developers with matching Laravel experience. You see their past projects, code samples, and the specific Laravel packages they have worked with.
Technical Assessment & Paid Trial
Candidates complete a Laravel-specific coding challenge (API endpoint, Eloquent query optimization, or test suite writing). Top candidates do a paid 3-5 day trial on your actual codebase. You evaluate their code quality, commit discipline, and communication before committing long-term.
Onboarding & Standards Setup
Your developer sets up the local environment (Docker or Laravel Sail), configures CI pipelines, establishes coding standards with Pint and Larastan, and reviews existing architecture. First week includes a codebase walkthrough and test environment verification.
Development Sprints & Continuous Delivery
Developers work in 1-2 week sprints with code reviews on every pull request. Deployments go through staging first via Laravel Forge or Vapor. Monthly health checks cover database query performance, queue throughput, error rates, and test coverage metrics.
Ready to get started? Let's discuss your project.
Laravel Developer Hiring Models
Pick the model that fits your project scope. All developers follow PSR-12 standards and write tests for every feature.
Individual Laravel Developer
One dedicated Laravel developer for API development, SaaS features, or ongoing backend work. Best for startups and products with a single backend codebase.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- 1 dedicated Laravel developer
- 40 hours/week commitment
- REST API and backend development
- Eloquent ORM and database work
- Test coverage with Pest or PHPUnit
- Starting at $2,500/month
Laravel Team (2-3 Developers)
A small Laravel team for SaaS builds, platform development, or major refactors. One senior developer handling architecture and 1-2 mid-level developers building features and writing tests.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- 2-3 Laravel developers (senior + mid-level)
- Technical lead for architecture decisions
- Multi-tenancy and SaaS billing setup
- Queue systems and background job processing
- CI/CD pipeline with automated testing
- Starting at $5,800/month
Full Laravel Department
A complete Laravel backend team for enterprises or products with complex domain logic. Includes developers, a tech lead, and DevOps support for infrastructure and deployment.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- 4-6 Laravel professionals
- Tech lead and application architect
- Microservices and event-driven architecture
- Laravel Vapor serverless deployment
- 24/7 monitoring and incident response
- Starting at $12,000/month
Hire Laravel Developers Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Our developers work with Laravel 11 and PHP 8.3+ as the standard for new projects. They use strict typing, enums, fibers, and readonly properties that PHP 8.x provides. For existing projects on older versions, they can maintain Laravel 9 or 10 codebases and plan version upgrades with zero-downtime migration strategies.
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