Edmonds Commerce - PHP Development Services
Overview
Eighteen years mastering the PHP ecosystem. We deliver solutions across Laravel, Symfony, and legacy system modernisation, supporting businesses of all sizes from startup MVPs to enterprise platforms.
Core PHP Services
Laravel Development
Modern PHP development with Laravel for rapid application development. We deliver SaaS platforms with multi-tenancy, REST and GraphQL APIs, admin panels, and real-time applications using Laravel's ecosystem.
Services include:
- SaaS platform development with multi-tenant architecture
- RESTful and GraphQL API development
- Admin panel and CMS solutions
- E-commerce with Bagisto implementation
- Real-time WebSocket applications
- Package and bundle development
- Performance optimisation
- Version upgrades and framework evolution
Symfony Development
Enterprise-grade PHP for complex systems requiring architectural flexibility and domain-driven design. Modular architecture for complex business logic, API Platform integration, and hexagonal architecture patterns.
Services include:
- Hexagonal architecture with domain-driven design
- API Platform implementation for hypermedia APIs
- Custom Symfony bundle development
- Enterprise applications with event sourcing
- Ongoing support and maintenance
- Code audit and security review
- Framework version upgrades
- Performance optimisation
Legacy PHP Modernisation
Safe, systematic modernisation of legacy PHP applications without the risk of complete rewrites. We specialise in incremental migration patterns that keep your systems running whilst introducing modern practices.
Services include:
- PHP 7.x to 8.x migration with type safety
- Code refactoring to modern patterns
- Strangler Fig pattern for incremental modernisation
- Testing legacy code with characterisation tests
- Technical debt assessment with roadmaps
- Architecture documentation and knowledge transfer
Technology Stack
- PHP Versions: 8.0 through 8.4, with expertise in legacy PHP 5.x and 7.x
- Modern Frameworks: Laravel 11, Symfony 7
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
- APIs: RESTful (JSON:API), GraphQL with Lighthouse, OpenAPI/Swagger
- Real-time: WebSockets with Laravel Echo, Pusher, Reverb
- Admin Panels: Filament, Nova, bespoke solutions
- E-commerce: Bagisto, Magento integration, custom platforms
- Testing: PHPUnit, Pest, Playwright integration testing
- DevOps: GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Docker containerisation
Target Audiences
Technical Decision Makers & CTOs
Strategic guidance for your most complex PHP challenges. We speak your language—combining deep technical expertise with business pragmatism. Whether you're choosing between Laravel and Symfony, planning legacy modernisation, or architecting enterprise systems, we provide technical leadership that aligns with your business objectives.
Development Teams
Senior PHP expertise to augment your existing teams. We mentor, review code, solve the problems that have been blocking you, and transfer knowledge so your team understands best practices and architectural patterns. No hand-holding—just results.
E-commerce & SaaS Leaders
Scalable platforms that grow with your business. From SaaS multi-tenant architecture with subscription billing, to headless e-commerce integrations, to marketplace platforms—we deliver the technical foundation that generates revenue and scales sustainably.
Why Choose Edmonds Commerce
Production-Tested Expertise: Real solutions for complex technical challenges, not theory. Over eighteen years delivering production PHP systems.
Framework Expertise: Deep knowledge of Laravel and Symfony from version releases through production deployments. We know their capabilities, limitations, and optimal architectural patterns.
Modern Development Practices: Combining proven PHP patterns with cutting-edge tools like AI-assisted development, comprehensive testing, and infrastructure automation.
Strategic Guidance: We don't just build code—we help you make technology decisions aligned with business strategy.
British-Based: UK company with clear communication and professional standards. Serving clients globally.
Long-Term Partnership: Continuous operation since 2007 with ongoing client relationships spanning years or decades.
Approach to PHP Development
Architecture First: Design robust, scalable systems before writing code. Proper architecture prevents technical debt and enables sustainable growth.
Type Safety: Leverage PHP 8's advanced type system to catch bugs early and improve code maintainability. Modern PHP is strongly typed.
Testing-Driven: Comprehensive test coverage ensures reliability, enables confident refactoring, and provides documentation through tests.
Performance-Optimised: From API response times to database query optimisation, we deliver systems that scale efficiently.
Security-Conscious: Authentication, authorisation, input validation, and compliance (GDPR, SOC 2) built in from the start.
Developer Experience: Code that's clean, well-documented, and easy for teams to maintain and extend.
Related Services
Infrastructure & DevOps: Kubernetes orchestration for scalable deployments, Terraform infrastructure-as-code, Docker containerisation, CI/CD pipelines.
AI & Automation: AI-powered code generation, automated testing, intelligent refactoring, documentation generation.
Team Augmentation: Senior PHP developers to accelerate your development, provide architecture leadership, and mentor your teams.
Frontend Development: React and TypeScript for SPAs, Next.js for full-stack applications, headless CMS integrations.
Contact
Based in the UK, serving clients globally. Get in touch to discuss your PHP development challenges, framework selection, or modernisation strategy.
