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Find and onboard pre-vetted remote PHP developers in Brazil with expertise in Laravel, Symfony, and MySQL—up to 60% cost savings, full time zone overlap, and seamless integration with your U.S.-based engineering team.
Brazil has one of the largest populations of PHP developers in Latin America, supported by top-tier universities, coding bootcamps, and a growing open-source community.
You can hire mid-to-senior PHP developers in Brazil at 40–60% less than the U.S. equivalent—without compromising on code quality or experience.
Brazil operates within U.S.-friendly time zones (EST to PST overlap), making it easy to collaborate across standups, code reviews, and sprints.
Brazilian engineers are known for being collaborative, proactive, and invested in the long-term success of the teams they join—making them ideal for full-time, embedded roles.
PHP continues to power a massive portion of the internet—including platforms like WordPress, Laravel-based SaaS apps, and custom-built enterprise tools. If your team runs a backend-heavy system or maintains legacy code, you need skilled PHP developers. And Brazil has become one of the top markets to find them.
Brazilian developers offer a rare blend of backend specialization, real-time collaboration due to time zone alignment, and significant cost savings. With thousands of engineers trained in modern PHP frameworks and tools, Brazil is now a go-to hub for companies seeking backend stability without bloated payrolls.
1. Substantial Cost Savings
Hiring a senior PHP developer in Brazil typically costs 40–60% less than a U.S.-based equivalent, without sacrificing code quality or delivery speed.
2. Overlapping Work Hours
Brazil’s time zones (GMT-3 to GMT-5) sync perfectly with EST, CST, and PST—enabling fluid collaboration across daily standups, pull requests, and product sprints.
3. Strong Technical Expertise
Most PHP developers in Brazil are fluent in Laravel, Symfony, API architecture, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Docker, and cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP.
4. English Fluency and Remote Work Experience
A growing share of developers in Brazil have worked remotely for U.S. companies and communicate effectively via Slack, Notion, GitHub, and other async tools.
5. Streamlined Compliance Through Revelo
Revelo handles everything from sourcing to payroll, benefits, and compliance—making it easy to hire full-time, long-term developers without setting up a local entity.
When hiring PHP developers in Brazil, prioritize those who bring:
1. Define Your Technical Needs Up Front
Be clear about the type of PHP work—new feature builds, legacy maintenance, API development, or full-stack support. This helps filter candidates faster.
2. Prioritize Communication and Remote Maturity
Look for candidates who demonstrate async collaboration, clear documentation skills, and comfort in remote team dynamics.
3. Work with a Vetted Talent Platform
Revelo gives you access to rigorously screened PHP developers in Brazil, matched to your needs and timezone. You can typically onboard within two weeks.
4. Assess Both Code and Culture Fit
Strong candidates aren’t just great at PHP—they align with your team’s velocity, values, and work cadence.
5. Offer Clear Onboarding and Career Pathing
The best developers want to grow. Offer clear goals, technical mentorship, and visibility into product outcomes to retain top talent.
76.5% of websites worldwide use PHP as their server-side language, including WordPress, Facebook (legacy), and Wikipedia.
Brazil ranks #1 in Latin America for offshore developer hiring by U.S. companies, due to time zone compatibility and deep technical talent.
Up to 60% cost savings when hiring mid-to-senior PHP developers in Brazil vs. U.S.-based equivalents.
A Revelo não é um banco, mas nosso sistema de transferência de pagamentos funciona por meio de contratos entre empresas e contratantes. Graças às nossas parcerias com terceiros, conseguimos oferecer taxas de transferência muito abaixo do mercado. Além disso, nosso modelo de negócios diversificado nos dá uma vantagem competitiva única. Aproveite essa oportunidade para economizar e receba seus pagamentos de forma eficiente com a Revelo!
Yes. Most developers in Brazil already align with U.S. schedules and are comfortable working EST to PST hours.
Many do. Revelo pre-screens for English fluency, especially for roles requiring direct client or team interaction.
Absolutely—with Revelo handling contracts, taxes, and compliance, you avoid legal risk or misclassification.
Most companies meet their first candidate within 3 days and make a hire within 2 weeks.
Yes. Brazil has developers who maintain legacy monoliths and others fluent in modern PHP frameworks like Laravel and Symfony.
Brazil offers a unique opportunity: high-caliber PHP talent, strong backend skills, cost-effective hiring, and timezone compatibility. If your company depends on PHP infrastructure—whether it’s a SaaS product, internal platform, or CMS—building your team in Brazil is a smart, scalable move.
With Revelo, you can tap into a pre-vetted network of remote PHP developers who are ready to contribute from day one. We handle the complexity—so you can focus on shipping code and building your product.
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