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Carlo Reyes

Senior Backend Engineer

Quezon City, Philippines

Carlo is a backend engineer specializing in Go and distributed systems. He has designed high-availability microservices for SaaS and fintech companies, with deep experience in infrastructure automation and systems handling millions of requests per day.

Go Kubernetes gRPC PostgreSQL Kafka +1

Exp

9+ Years

English

Advanced

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Diana Cruz

Senior Product Engineer

Manila, Philippines

Diana is a product engineer who ships customer-facing features end-to-end. She has built growth experiments, onboarding flows, and pricing pages for Series A SaaS startups, with a sharp eye for conversion and analytics.

React Next.js TypeScript Node.js Mixpanel +1

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6+ Years

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Maria Santos

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Manila, Philippines

Maria is a full-stack developer with strong expertise in React and Next.js. She has built consumer-facing web platforms and internal tools for retail and marketplace clients across Southeast Asia and North America, with a sharp focus on performance and clean UI.

React Next.js Node.js TypeScript Tailwind CSS +1

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6+ Years

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Aaron Cruz

Senior Web3 Engineer

Manila, Philippines

Aaron is a Web3 full-stack engineer who has shipped end-to-end dApps for DeFi and NFT projects. He bridges Solidity contracts with React frontends using Wagmi/Viem and indexed data via TheGraph.

Solidity React Wagmi Viem Next.js +1

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6+ Years

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Nina Reyes

Senior Data Engineer

Manila, Philippines

Nina is a data engineer with strong expertise in building scalable data platforms and ETL pipelines. She has designed data warehousing solutions for telco and financial services companies, enabling product teams to make faster, data-driven decisions.

Python Apache Spark dbt BigQuery Airflow +1

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7+ Years

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Anna Dela Cruz

Senior AI Engineer

Cebu, Philippines

Anna is a senior AI engineer with deep expertise in large language models and production ML systems. She has built recommendation engines, NLP pipelines, and LLM-powered products for SaaS and fintech companies.

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Software Development

.NET Developers → API Developers → Back End Developers in the Philippines → Data Engineers → iOS Developers → Full → Software Architects → Web Developers →

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Java Developers → PHP Developers → Python Developers →

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Guide to Hiring Developers in Philippines

Everything you need to know about employment laws, payroll, and compliance when hiring developers in Philippines.

Working Hours

40 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Compressed work weeks allowed.

Overtime Pay

125% regular OT. 130% on rest days. 200% special holidays. 260% regular holidays.

Probation Period

6 months max. Employer must set reasonable standards communicated at start.

Leave Entitlements in Philippines

Leave Type

Entitlement

Annual Leave

5 days Service Incentive Leave after 1 year. Most tech companies offer 15-20 days.

Sick Leave

No statutory sick leave. SSS sickness benefit after 4 days of hospitalization.

Maternity Leave

105 days paid (SSS fund). Solo parents get additional 15 days.

Paternity Leave

7 days paid for the first 4 deliveries of the legitimate spouse.

Public Holidays

18+ days (regular + special non-working). Includes Holy Week, Christmas.

Notice Period

30 days for authorized causes. Immediate for just causes (with due process).

Severance Pay

Redundancy: 1 month per year of service. Closure: 0.5 month per year.

Payroll & Tax in Philippines

Component

Details

Employer Contributions

~12% (SSS 9.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 2%).

Employee Contributions

~6% (SSS 4.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 1-2%).

Income Tax

Progressive 0%-35%. First PHP 250,000 annual income is tax-free.

Minimum Wage

NCR (Metro Manila): PHP 645/day (~$11.50). Varies by region.

13th Month / Bonus

Mandatory. Must be paid by December 24. Equal to 1/12 of total basic salary.

Senior Developer Salary

$2,200-$6,000/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a PHP developer do?

A PHP developer builds and maintains server-side web applications. They write backend logic, manage databases, create REST or GraphQL APIs, and integrate third-party services. Modern PHP developers work with frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and Yii2. They also handle deployments using Docker and cloud platforms like AWS.

What skills should a PHP developer have?

A strong PHP developer should know at least one major framework like Laravel or Symfony. They need solid MySQL or PostgreSQL database skills and experience with REST API development. Additional skills like Docker, Redis, and CI/CD pipelines are important for senior roles.

How does Second Talent vet PHP developers?

We run a multi-stage vetting process that includes a portfolio review, a technical assessment covering PHP and framework knowledge, and a live coding interview. We also test English communication skills through a structured interview. Only the top 1% of applicants pass our full process.

How quickly can I hire a PHP developer through Second Talent?

We send you matched PHP developer profiles within 24 hours of receiving your requirements. Most companies complete interviews and make a hire within 3 to 5 business days.

How much does it cost to hire a PHP developer through Second Talent?

Senior PHP developers from Southeast Asia are available from $2,700 to $5,500 per month depending on experience, framework specialization, and country. There are no upfront fees.

Can Second Talent help me hire PHP developers for specific frameworks like Laravel or Magento?

Yes. We have developers specialized in Laravel, Symfony, Yii2, CodeIgniter, WordPress, and Magento. When you submit your requirements, you can specify the exact framework and version your project uses.

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