EXPERT PHP Develop 8+ years experience

*****Bids above our budget will not be considered. ***** Tell us what your WEEKLY bid is for this long-term project. I am looking for an expert PHP developer with at least 8 years of experience to work on a custom-built solution. The ideal candidate should have experience in developing complex PHP applications from scratch. Specific requirements for the project include: - Developing a custom PHP solution based on the client's specifications and requirements - Integrating various APIs and third-party services into the solution - Implementing advanced PHP functionalities and features **** We also have multiple Wordpress projects which are simple and this will account for approximately 10-20% of the tasks. The project is approximately 80% complete for a phase 1. But we have a long-term timeline, with an expected duration of more than 3 months to implement phases 2 and 3. We are looking for a developer who can commit to the project for its entire duration and provide regular updates on the progress and work well with the team. But mostly, we are looking a professional with leadership and skills to help look for the best solutions and best functionality for our purposes. After the project is complete, ongoing maintenance will be required, including regular updates and troubleshooting. Therefore, the developer should be willing to provide ongoing support and maintenance services. Ideal skills and experience for the job include: - At least 8 years of experience in PHP development - Strong knowledge and experience with custom PHP development - Experience with integrating APIs and third-party services - Familiarity with database management and optimization - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. We are seeking an individual to work 6 days per week 8 hours per day. We are in the CST time zone (Chicago). We need 3 hours of each daily shift to be within business hours for the CST time zone.