Whether you need a new application built, an existing one rescued, or ongoing development support, I bring 8+ years of Laravel expertise to your project.
I've been working with Laravel since version 5, building everything from simple APIs to complex enterprise applications.
Building bespoke Laravel applications tailored to your business needs, from internal tools to customer-facing platforms.
RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and webhook implementations.
Database query optimisation, caching strategies, lazy loading, and scaling solutions to keep your application fast.
Implementing Laravel security best practices, data encryption, secure authentication, and GDPR compliance.
Upgrading old Laravel versions, refactoring legacy code, and implementing modern patterns and practices.
Comprehensive test suites with Pest, feature tests, end-to-end tests with Cypress, and CI/CD pipeline setup.
Modern tools and frameworks for building exceptional Laravel applications
Laravel
Vue.js
Tailwind CSS
MySQL
AWS
Also experienced with:
Everything you need to continue developing your Laravel application.
Comprehensive monthly support for your Laravel application. Perfect for businesses that want to continuously develop and improve their applications.
Real feedback from businesses I've helped transform with Laravel
"It has been a great experience working with Joe over the last 9 months. They took my really loose brief (I’m not technically literate at all) for an SAAS product and turned it into a reality."
"I would absolutely recommend Joe to anyone considering a web application build."
"The process was very smooth. It’s rare in software development in my experience to be able to produce a system as complex as the one that was delivered in this project with as little friction, and as close to timeline, as was achieved with HiTide."
Everything you need to know about working with me on Laravel projects
I work with all modern Laravel versions (8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x) and can also help upgrade legacy applications from older versions. I stay up-to-date with the latest Laravel releases and best practices.
Absolutely! I frequently collaborate with in-house teams, providing expertise, code reviews, and mentoring. I can work within your existing workflows and use your preferred communication tools.
Yes, API development is a core part of my Laravel work. I build RESTful APIs and can implement authentication with Sanctum or Passport. I also ensure proper documentation and testing.
There are no set hours with this retainer. Instead, we'll agree on the work to be done at the start of each month. This ensures you get consistent progress on your Laravel application without worrying about counting hours. We'll review progress weekly and adjust priorities as needed.
Yes, priority support is included with the retainer. For urgent issues, I aim to respond within hours during business days.
I identify bottlenecks and improve your application speed.
I'm a strong advocate for testing. I write unit tests, feature tests, and browser tests using Pest.
Yes, there's no lock-in contract. You can cancel at the end of any month. Just give me notice before the next billing cycle.
Absolutely! This retainer is perfect for businesses that have a Laravel application and want to continue developing it. Whether you need new features, improvements, or just ongoing maintenance, the retainer covers it all.
Real projects showcasing my Laravel development expertise
How I delivered a complex financial management platform in 12 weeks with AI features after another agency failed using custom software development. From anxious client to industry leader with bespoke software development.
How a security company achieved positive ROI in months with a niche software product built in 6 weeks using rapid app development. Marketing tool turned profitable business asset through custom software development.
Complete system rebuild from spreadsheets to SaaS serving thousands using web app development. Complex security and compliance features with ongoing 6-monthly releases through custom software development.
Whether you need a new application built, help with an existing project, or ongoing support, let's discuss how I can help.
