Open to remote senior PHP and backend development roles

Saqib Ali · Remote-ready · English portfolio

Senior PHP developer for products that already have real users.

I help teams extend and stabilize production PHP applications—from Laravel and CodeIgniter features to APIs, payments, passkeys and TOTP two-factor authentication, cloud storage, WebRTC streaming, and deployment support.

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Production capability map Application → integration → release

Available

PHP Application core

Laravel

MySQL

AWS

WebRTC

IdentitySSO & access

CommercePayments

ProductionLinux & AWS

Live public delivery record825 public reviews

Technology ecosystem

Backend depth, frontend delivery, and production context in one swipeable stack.

PHPBackend
LaravelFramework
CodeIgniterFramework
SocialEnginePHP platform
MagicAI (CodeCanyon)PHP script
MySQLDatabase
MariaDBDatabase
JavaScriptFrontend
jQueryFrontend
BootstrapFrontend
PostmanAPI tooling
Reloadly APIAPI integration
StripePayments
PayPalPayments
MolliePayments
WebAuthn & PasskeysAuthentication
TOTP Two-Factor AuthenticationAuthentication
Amazon Web ServicesCloud
AWS CLICloud tooling
UbuntuInfrastructure
LinuxInfrastructure
DigitalOceanCloud
VultrCloud
Node.jsPlatform runtime
NginxInfrastructure
Apache HTTP ServerInfrastructure
CloudflareInfrastructure
DigitalOcean SpacesObject storage
Wasabi Object StorageObject storage
Bunny CDNContent delivery
GitDelivery
WebRTCReal-time media
Ant Media ServerStreaming server
Load BalancingTraffic delivery
MailcowMail platform
Stalwart Mail ServerMail platform
RoundcubeWebmail
SMTP RelaysEmail infrastructure
MailBabyEmail relay

5+ Years of PHP delivery

100+ Clients stated publicly

825 Verified Fiverr reviews

5.0 Public Fiverr rating

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ExperienceVerified roles and responsibility map01 How I workInvestigation through production release02 ToolkitTechnology choices with operating context03 Remote workCommunication, access, and handoffs04 NowCurrent focus and availability Live

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12 matched cases

WoWonder developer

WoWonder developer for version upgrades, PHP and MySQL repairs, API issues, WebRTC and Ant Media troubleshooting, PWA notifications, Node.js setup, and Amazon S3 integration.

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PlayTube developer

PlayTube developer for installation, upload failures, undefined and 404 errors, FFmpeg server setup, API troubleshooting, migrations, and supported YouTube Shorts integration.

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WebRTC & Ant Media Server expertise

WebRTC and Ant Media Server integration for PHP applications, including browser media states, REST and secure WebSocket connections, publishing, playback, and production troubleshooting.

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AWS & Linux Infrastructure expertise

AWS and Linux support for PHP applications across EC2, S3, Ubuntu, Apache, Nginx, AWS CLI, load balancing, Cloudflare, VPS migration, and production troubleshooting.

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Email Infrastructure expertise

Email infrastructure support for Mailcow, Stalwart Mail Server, Roundcube, SMTP relays, MailBaby, application mail routing, DNS, SSL, and redirect-loop troubleshooting.

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PHP Application Rescue expertise

Senior PHP application rescue for inherited codebases, production bugs, failed upgrades, broken APIs, MySQL issues, SocialEngine, MagicAI CodeCanyon scripts, and vendor-platform customizations.

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Cloud Storage & CDN expertise

PHP cloud-storage and CDN integration across Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi, Cloudflare, and Bunny CDN, including uploads, existing-media migration, URLs, and cache-aware delivery.

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API Integrations expertise

PHP API integrations using REST, cURL, OAuth, webhooks, payments, authentication, storage, and Postman documentation, with prominent Reloadly airtime API experience.

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Passkeys & Two-Factor Authentication expertise

PHP authentication integration for WebAuthn passkeys, site two-factor authentication, authenticator-app QR enrollment, server-side TOTP validation, sessions, permissions, and SSO workflows.

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Payment Integrations expertise

PHP payment gateway setup and integration for Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, subscriptions, checkout, wallets, transaction records, validated webhooks, and payment-state troubleshooting.

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SocialEngine PHP expertise

SocialEngine PHP setup, customization, integration, upgrade support, and troubleshooting for existing licensed applications, themes, modules, APIs, and production environments.

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MagicAI CodeCanyon Script expertise

MagicAI CodeCanyon PHP script setup, customization, integration, upgrade support, and troubleshooting for existing licensed installations and their external service workflows.

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Linux Server & Apache Setup expertise

Linux and Apache HTTP Server setup for PHP applications, including virtual hosts, rewrites, runtime and database configuration, SSL, DNS, migration, and production troubleshooting.

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Reloadly API Integration expertise

Reloadly airtime API integration for PHP using cURL and OAuth 2.0, with international phone validation, operator detection, amount handling, internal records, and transaction feedback.

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Senior PHP developer

Senior PHP development with MySQL and MariaDB for application workflows, schema changes, migrations, query investigation, authentication, APIs, production bugs, and data-state troubleshooting.

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Postman API Documentation expertise

Postman API documentation with collections, environments, authentication examples, request and response contracts, error cases, and practical frontend handoff notes for PHP APIs.

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Where I create value

The difficult part is rarely writing one more PHP function.

It is understanding the existing product, following data across layers, protecting the workflows around the change, and carrying the result into production.

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Existing systems

A PHP codebase with years of history

Vendor code, custom modules, real users, and undocumented dependencies make even a small change risky.

How I approach it

I trace request flow, database state, templates, permissions, and integrations before making a focused, upgrade-aware change.

Dependency and workflow review
Scoped implementation
Regression checks
Clear handover notes

Investigation

A production issue that crosses layers

PHP errors often surface through JavaScript, database state, hosting configuration, or a third-party response.

How I approach it

I reproduce the behavior, follow the data across layers, isolate the root cause, and test the complete affected workflow.

Root-cause analysis
Targeted repair
Edge-case validation
Change summary

Integrations

APIs, payments, or webhooks that must stay in sync

External services introduce authentication, asynchronous states, retries, and failure paths that the product must represent clearly.

How I approach it

I build the server-side integration, validate incoming data, protect credentials, handle provider errors, and connect each state to the interface.

API or checkout workflow
Validated webhook handling
Failure feedback
Environment configuration

Identity

Authentication across products and user roles

SSO, passkeys, verification, sessions, and permissions need consistent rules across every entry point.

How I approach it

I map identity and access states, validate tokens and sessions, and account for failure, expiry, and unauthorized paths.

Authentication flow
Session and token validation
Permission checks
User-facing error states

Cloud delivery

Application work that must operate on real hosting

Storage, web servers, proxies, SSL, environment settings, and release behavior all affect a PHP feature in production.

How I approach it

I connect application changes to Ubuntu hosting, AWS EC2 or S3, Nginx or Apache, WHM/cPanel, and Cloudflare-aware delivery where required.

Environment review
Storage or server configuration
Release checks
Troubleshooting notes

Connected experiences

Web workflows that also serve mobile users

Responsive screens, PWAs, service workers, and mobile APIs must preserve the same validation and business rules as the main application.

How I approach it

I coordinate PHP endpoints, browser state, responsive behavior, and mobile-backend requirements as one workflow.

Responsive feature states
PWA or service-worker support
Mobile API endpoints
Cross-device testing

Deep PHP · complete delivery

Backend judgment with enough range to finish the whole workflow.

My center of gravity is PHP and MySQL. Around that core, I handle the JavaScript state, external service behavior, authentication, storage, server configuration, and release checks a production feature needs.

Backend application development

PHP modules and business workflows designed to fit the application that already exists.

Laravel and CodeIgniter development
MVC application workflows
Validation and error handling
Authentication and permissions

MySQL and application state

Database work considered alongside request flow, user permissions, and interface behavior.

Query and data investigation
Schema and migration changes
Transaction-aware workflows
Database error diagnosis

API and integration engineering

Complete integrations that account for credentials, validation, provider states, and recovery paths.

REST, cURL, OAuth, and webhooks
Payment and subscription flows
Third-party service integration
Postman collections and frontend handoff documentation

Platform customization

Focused changes within vendor and established platforms without ignoring their upgrade path.

WoWonder, Sngine, and SocialEngine work
MagicAI CodeCanyon script support
Admin dashboards and controls
Theme and template integration

Full-stack feature delivery

Backend depth combined with the browser work needed to complete a user-facing feature.

JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX
HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap
Responsive interaction states
PWA and service-worker workflows

Production-conscious implementation

Practical safeguards for features that handle identities, payments, uploads, and user data.

Server-side validation
Credential separation
Permission-aware actions
Testing and release checks

Real-time media engineering

WebRTC communication and streaming workflows connected to PHP products and Ant Media Server.

WebRTC video and audio flows
Ant Media Server integration
REST and WebSocket communication
Stream lifecycle and failure states

PHP + AWS + production

Application work that continues beyond the feature branch.

I support PHP applications on Ubuntu and AWS EC2, connect platform media workflows to Amazon S3, and troubleshoot web-server or Cloudflare behavior during release.

Publicly supported evidence AWS EC2 and S3 appear on my Fiverr skills; S3 configuration and migration are offered as a public service.

ApplicationPHP platform

StorageAmazon S3

DeliveryVerified uploads

AWS EC2 Ubuntu Nginx / Apache Cloudflare

Amazon S3Public Fiverr service

Media storage integration

Connect PHP platform media workflows to S3, configure bucket and endpoint details, and verify uploads and file delivery.

Amazon S3Public Fiverr service

Existing-media migration support

Plan and verify controlled movement of existing platform media while keeping the application workflow clear.

Vultr & DigitalOceanConfirmed technical experience

VPS application environments

Prepare and troubleshoot Linux VPS environments for supported PHP applications, including web-server, runtime, database connection, permissions, and release checks.

Spaces & WasabiConfirmed technical experience

S3-compatible object storage

Connect supported PHP file and media workflows to DigitalOcean Spaces or Wasabi with provider-specific endpoints, credentials, and delivery checks.

Bunny CDNConfirmed technical experience

Content-delivery integration

Connect an agreed origin and application asset or media path to Bunny CDN, then verify URLs, cache behavior, SSL, and delivery.

Server & infrastructure experience

From a fresh Linux server to a monitored production request path.

Hands-on work includes Ubuntu and Linux setup, Apache and Nginx, AWS CLI, EC2, load balancing, storage/CDN delivery, Mailcow, Stalwart, Roundcube, SMTP relays, MailBaby, DNS/SSL-aware releases, and application-level troubleshooting.

production-topology Healthy path

EdgeCloudflare

TrafficLoad balancer

Web tierApache / Nginx

RuntimePHP workers

DataMariaDB

MailSMTP relay

MediaS3-compatible

OperationsLogs & health

AWS EC2 & Ubuntu

Application hosting support

Support PHP deployments and troubleshoot application behavior in Linux-hosted environments.

Web delivery

Server and proxy-aware releases

Work with Nginx, Apache, WHM/cPanel, and Cloudflare when production behavior extends beyond application code.

AWS CLI

Command-line cloud operations

Use AWS CLI for environment checks, S3 operations, configuration validation, and repeatable cloud-support tasks.

Linux & Ubuntu

Fresh-server web stack provisioning

Prepare a fresh Linux server for an agreed PHP platform, including the required runtime, web server, database connection, permissions, SSL path, and deployment verification.

Traffic delivery

Load-balancer configuration

Configure a load-balancing or reverse-proxy layer for an agreed web stack, align upstream routing, and verify the intended request path.

Mailcow & Stalwart

Mail-server platform setup

Provision and configure Mailcow or Stalwart Mail Server within a defined Linux environment and connect the required mail or application workflow.

Webmail & SMTP

Redirect-loop and relay troubleshooting

Trace Roundcube or webmail redirect loops across application, proxy, SSL, host, and session configuration, and configure SMTP relays including MailBaby where required.

WebRTC & Ant Media Server

Real-time video workflows connected to the product around them.

I have hands-on experience with WebRTC and Ant Media Server, bridging browser media, streaming-server state, PHP application rules, and the production environment into one usable workflow.

CaptureBrowser media

TransportWebRTC

Streaming serverAnt Media

Business layerPHP product

WebRTC client workflows

Browser video and audio capture, connection states, publishing, playback, and user-facing call or stream controls.

Media and device states
Peer connection lifecycle
Waiting and error feedback

Ant Media Server integration

Connect application workflows to Ant Media Server for WebRTC streaming and controlled stream lifecycle management.

REST API integration
Secure WebSocket signaling
Publish and playback states

PHP application bridge

Tie streams to authenticated users, application permissions, identifiers, business rules, and platform interfaces.

Authorized stream actions
Application metadata
Server-side API orchestration

Production troubleshooting

Trace browser, signaling, network, server, and application states when real-time media does not behave as expected.

HTTPS and WSS checks
Connectivity and server diagnostics
Clear recovery states

Selected work

Case studies shaped around the system, not just the screen.

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Social networking platform

Social Platform Modernization

A multi-phase modernization of an established PHP social platform covering authentication, communications, media, onboarding, PWA behavior, and custom administrative controls.

Challenge: The product had accumulated isolated customizations, inconsistent mobile behavior, and missing workflows across login, calls, uploads, and user onboarding. New features had to fit an active production codebase without disrupting core social functionality.
Ownership: Lead customization and integration developer
Result: A more consistent user journey across authentication, communication, and uploads.

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Cloud storage workflow

Secure File Center

A secure file-management module for large uploads, validation, malware inspection, object storage, and controlled downloads.

Challenge: Standard browser uploads were unreliable for large files, while direct public storage links created security and access-control concerns. The system also needed a practical inspection workflow before files became available.
Ownership: Backend and upload workflow developer
Result: More reliable large-file handling on unstable connections.

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Commerce and logistics

Marketplace & Delivery Platform

A marketplace ecosystem connecting customer ordering, delivery-zone rules, rider onboarding, mobile APIs, payments, and operational dashboards.

Challenge: Ordering and delivery workflows required location-aware pricing, rider registration, secure app authentication, and clear operational visibility across separate web and mobile surfaces.
Ownership: Full-stack and mobile-backend developer
Result: A connected workflow from customer order to rider operations.

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Existing real-time media integration

WoWonder WebRTC & Ant Media Troubleshooting

Integration and fault diagnosis for an existing WoWonder video or livestream workflow using WebRTC and Ant Media Server, including mobile-facing behavior.

Challenge: An existing call or livestream path could fail at the browser, mobile, signaling, streaming-server, or PHP-platform layer. The task was to restore the supported workflow, not create a new live-streaming product.
Ownership: WebRTC integration and troubleshooting developer
Result: The affected existing real-time media path was restored or stabilized.

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Cloud storage configuration

WoWonder Amazon S3 Media Integration

Connection of an existing WoWonder media workflow to Amazon S3, including bucket configuration, upload and delivery checks, and controlled existing-media migration where required.

Challenge: The platform stored media on its primary web server and needed to use WoWonder’s supported S3 path without breaking uploads, delivery, or existing content references.
Ownership: Amazon S3 integration and migration developer
Result: Supported new media used the configured Amazon S3 workflow.

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Greenfield Linux server and migration

PHP Platform Migration to DigitalOcean

Preparation of a new Linux hosting environment and controlled migration of an agreed WoWonder or PlayTube installation to DigitalOcean.

Challenge: An existing PHP platform needed a new hosting environment while preserving its application files, database state, media, configuration, and public access path.
Ownership: Linux server setup and platform-migration developer
Result: The agreed PHP platform operated from the prepared DigitalOcean environment.

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How I deliver

From unclear request to verified release.

A senior contribution is not only the code. It is turning ambiguity into a scoped change, protecting connected workflows, and leaving useful context behind.

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Clarify the real requirement

Define the business outcome, affected users, constraints, and what a complete result must include.

Scoped requirements and acceptance checks

Trace the existing workflow

Follow requests, data, templates, permissions, services, and environment behavior before changing code.

Impact map and root-cause findings

Plan a focused change

Choose an implementation that fits the current architecture and accounts for upgrade and regression risk.

Implementation and test path

Build the complete feature

Connect backend logic, data changes, interface states, validation, and third-party behavior.

Integrated, maintainable implementation

Test normal and failure paths

Check permissions, invalid input, responsive states, external failures, and nearby workflows.

Regression and edge-case checks

Release with context

Support configuration and deployment, verify production behavior, and document what changed.

Release verification and handover

Role fit

Useful in the part of the codebase that already has history.

Open to remote employment with distributed product teams, as well as application maintenance, integrations, and long-term support.

Senior PHP Developer

A fit for distributed teams maintaining and extending business-critical PHP applications with clear English communication.

I can own

Backend features
Bug investigation
MySQL workflows
Production support

Laravel or CodeIgniter Developer

Framework-focused work across SaaS, marketplaces, admin systems, and connected products.

I can own

Application modules
REST APIs
Authentication
Payments and webhooks

Full-Stack PHP Developer

End-to-end delivery when a feature spans PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, and responsive UI.

I can own

User-facing workflows
Dashboard features
Frontend/backend integration
Responsive states

Application Maintenance Developer

Structured support for inherited code, vendor platforms, regressions, and long-running customization.

I can own

Existing-codebase onboarding
Platform updates
Root-cause repair
Upgrade-aware changes

Integration & Production Support Developer

A practical bridge between application code, external services, storage, and hosting.

I can own

Third-party APIs
SSO and payment flows
AWS S3 integration
Linux deployment support

Current focus

Looking for a remote product team where backend depth and production ownership both matter.

I am especially interested in established PHP, Laravel, or CodeIgniter products with meaningful application workflows, integrations, and room for careful long-term improvement.

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Public profile@saqibalich1 Level 2

5.0

825 public reviews

SpecialtySenior PHP & Backend Developer

ResponseAbout 1 hour

Services15 listed

LocationPakistan

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Client signal

The pattern matters more than one polished testimonial.

Hundreds of public reviews create a stronger signal: repeat collaboration, careful requirement handling, successful issue resolution, and consistent follow-through.

Pattern 01

Repeat collaboration

Public reviews show long-term clients returning for ongoing development, fixes, and platform support.

Pattern 02

Attention to detail

Clients repeatedly mention careful listening, understanding requirements, and resolving the actual issue.

Pattern 03

Reliable delivery

Recent reviews emphasize successful fixes, consistent quality, and dependable follow-through.

Ways to work together

One developer. Three practical engagement paths.

Choose the route that matches your hiring, project, or procurement process. Each path starts with the product context and a clear expected outcome.

Employment

Remote senior PHP role

Join a distributed product team for ongoing PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, full-stack, or application-maintenance work conducted in English.

Best for

Remote teams seeking long-term product ownership and dependable day-to-day delivery.

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Contract

Scoped project or integration

Bring in focused PHP support for a feature, platform customization, API, payment flow, or production issue.

Best for

Products with a defined outcome that needs investigation through release.

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Freelance

Fiverr-protected engagement

Use the public Fiverr profile for platform-managed orders, messaging, delivery, and review history.

Best for

Clients who prefer Fiverr procurement and its established workflow.

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I am open to remote senior PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, full-stack PHP, application maintenance, integration, and production-support roles, as well as suitable contract work.

Yes. Much of my work involves established platforms with vendor code, previous customizations, active users, and third-party dependencies. I trace the current workflow before making scoped changes.

Yes. My core strength is PHP and MySQL, supported by JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap for complete user-facing workflows.

My work includes REST APIs, webhooks, payment and subscription flows, authentication and SSO, Reloadly airtime workflows, WebRTC and Ant Media Server integration, and Amazon S3 storage.

Yes. I work with Ubuntu, Nginx, Apache, WHM/cPanel, AWS EC2 and S3, and Cloudflare as part of deployment support and application troubleshooting.

My public Fiverr profile records a Level 2 status, 5.0 rating across 825 reviews, repeat-client feedback, and public PHP, platform, AWS, and server-related services.

Available for remote opportunities

Need a senior PHP developer who can understand the existing system and move it forward?

I am particularly interested in English-speaking remote roles with product teams that value ownership and clear technical communication. Share the role, application, or current challenge and I will respond with relevant experience.

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