Chad Hunter

I’m a senior-level PHP developer with over 20 years of experience building, maintaining, and improving web applications for businesses that rely on their software to get work done. For the past 14 years, I’ve worked as an independent contractor, supporting companies with everything from API integrations and internal dashboards to legacy modernization and reporting tools.

My focus is on long-term, hourly relationships—I’m not here for one-off gigs. I’m here to become your go-to backend developer, the person you can call when something breaks, when you need to add a new feature, or when you want to streamline a workflow without disrupting what’s already working.

Most of my recent work has been in Laravel, PHP (modern and legacy), and JavaScript, with a strong emphasis on third-party API integrations (Stripe, Twilio, QuickBooks Online, Dropbox, Google Maps, and more). I’m also experienced in building custom admin panels, secure login/auth systems, and tools that make internal teams more efficient.

Clients appreciate my ability to jump into an existing system, quickly understand how it works, and begin contributing value right away—without requiring constant oversight. I’m process-driven, responsive, and focused on keeping things organized and moving forward.

I also understand the business side of software: time is money. I work to deliver clean, reliable code that makes your systems stronger and your team’s job easier.

I’m based in the U.S. and available for remote work, preferably in long-term hourly or part-time roles (10–30 hours/week). Whether you’re a solo founder with a Laravel app that needs upkeep or a growing business with an older PHP system that needs a dependable developer, I can help.

If you’re looking for someone who treats your project like it matters—because it does—reach out and let’s talk.