A Laravel PHP Developer should have experience in MVC architecture, familiarity with Laravel's Eloquent ORM, Blade templating engine, and proficiency in building RESTful APIs using Laravel.
Assess their understanding of PHP, experience with frameworks, portfolio of past projects, ability to write clean, efficient code, and knowledge of web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
A senior PHP Developer has advanced coding skills, deep understanding of PHP and its frameworks, experience in complex back-end development, and knowledge of security and performance optimization.
Yes, PHP Developers often have a good grasp of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, allowing them to work closely with front-end teams for integrated web development.
Key considerations include their expertise in Laravel, communication skills, ability to work independently, familiarity with remote collaboration tools, and understanding of your project's requirements.