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Andrew Ho

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since January 2, 2023

Andrew has eight years of experience developing high-performance back-end systems from scratch. He has led the development of internal APIs for derivatives trading, genomics and proteomics machine learning pipelines for AI-driven biotech, and infrastructure to support rapid delivery of on-chain data to front-end user interfaces. Andrew is very flexible and has worked both independently and led projects with up to ten people.

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Alexander Wilczewski

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since August 19, 2021

Alex is a full-stack developer with an array of soft skills and notes of DevOps capabilities. He knows that regular communication is vital to ensure accurate direction and accountability. Having worked among startups, Alex can ramp up quickly to any project. After studying within an enterprise, he is capable of leadership, task breakdown, and drawing out project designs.

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Ivan Novak

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since February 2, 2022

Ivan is a technical founder, principal engineer, and solution architect with 20 years of experience. He has participated in and founded multiple startups and is familiar with the highest highs and lowest lows that owners go through. Recently, he helped grow a startup from a $4 million to $87 million valuation in three years with a successful Series A round. Ivan's in-depth understanding and strategic approach have enabled him to deliver numerous products.

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Jigar Mehta

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since November 8, 2022

Jigar is a software engineer primarily based in Canada, with over six years of experience working with technologies like PHP, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, and SQL. He enjoys improving processes and finding long-term and creative solutions through coding.

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James Strocel

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since January 8, 2025

James is a senior full-stack developer specializing in Ruby on Rails, WordPress, and Shopify. He has 20+ years of experience working in diverse industries, including real estate, eCommerce, emergency services, and government agencies. James excels in finding new efficiencies in legacy software—saving his clients thousands of dollars and generating millions in revenue.

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Riley Bolen

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since April 11, 2022

Riley is a mobile developer with six years of experience working in various software development roles and has contributed to several widely used consumer-facing mobile applications. He has taken a lead role in the development of critical app features, including interactive maps, ticket purchasing flows, search interfaces, and live auction feeds. Riley is always on a mission to expand his knowledge and skills, enabling him to solve more meaningful and challenging problems.

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Brian Danchilla

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since December 17, 2013

Brian is a full-stack software developer with over 15 years of experience. Over the past decade, he has run his own consulting business, which provides both cutting edge solutions and legacy system maintenance. Brian strives to write clean, modern, reliable code. Always honing his craft, Brian keeps abreast with the rapidly changing industry.

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JT McHorse

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since May 18, 2022

James is a highly skilled software developer with 10+ years of professional experience building startups from scratch to fully established enterprise repositories. Proficient in different technologies, programming languages, and frameworks, his focus has recently revolved around React and React Native, where he's managed to ship multiple projects within tight deadlines. James is willing to leverage his experience to help clients build out the best possible solution.

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Brian Mason

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since September 19, 2022

Brian is an engineer always seeking to understand and foster improvements. He specializes in various technologies, including JavaScript, PHP, Vue, React, Node.js, and MySQL. He has a good facility with technology but cares more about people and considers programming as teaching machines to serve humans better. Brian offers a broad and deep experience, a strong intellect, a calm demeanor, and a focus on value creation.

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Amr Youssef

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since January 28, 2015

Amr is a seasoned full-stack software engineer with a focus on modern web apps and infrastructure. He brings a wealth of expertise in leading teams, optimizing systems, and architecting scalable solutions. Amr has a proven track record of driving technical excellence, fostering collaborative team environments, and delivering high-performance solutions. His leadership in both project execution and strategic vision positions him as a key player in any high-stakes development initiative.

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Aleksandar Abu Samra

Freelance PHP Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
Serbia
Toptal Member Since July 26, 2017

Aleksandar has seven years of full-stack Ruby on Rails experience and modern Rails practices like Hotwire and StimulusJS. He's built customer-facing products, APIs, SaaS tools, and marketplace solutions - from sketch to production. As a CTO and CPO, he's led tech, project delivery, product experimentation, strategy, and customer interviews.

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I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

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Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

Jason Kulik

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As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

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Principal

How to Hire PHP Developers Near Vancouver

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Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right PHP developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new PHP developer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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