Senior PHP Backend Engineer – Maintaining & Improving Business-Critical Systems
Hampshire / Berkshire based backend engineer specialising in PHP applications and Linux infrastructure. Available for ongoing support and long-term system improvement (1–2 days per week).
What I Do
- Maintenance and improvement of existing PHP systems
- Backend feature development
- Performance and stability optimisation
- Linux server administration and deployment
- Agency overflow support
Approach
I focus on reliable, maintainable systems rather than short-term fixes. My work is pragmatic, steady, and designed to support long-term business needs.
Availability
Currently available for ongoing contract or retainer-based arrangements.
Example Project
Contractor work tracker
A lightweight PHP application for planning your work. Built using PHP and SQLite with a focus on simplicity and reliability.
Ongoing Support
Many organisations rely on PHP systems that are critical to their business but no longer have an active development team. I provide steady, long-term support for existing applications and infrastructure.
- Bug fixing and stability improvements
- Server maintenance and deployments
- Performance optimisation
- Security updates and monitoring
- Small feature development
Support arrangements typically range from 1–2 days per month to ongoing retainer support.