An ideal PHP developer should have a strong understanding of core PHP
concepts and experience with relevant frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or
CodeIgniter. They should be proficient in front-end technologies like HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript, and have database experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with APIs, web services, and security best practices is also
essential. Look for PHP developers who are comfortable with testing
frameworks and are committed to writing clean, maintainable code.