Senior WordPress Developer · PHP & Laravel Engineer

Building custom WordPress solutions and scalable web applications.

I'm Hamza Mouzam, a Senior WordPress Developer with 4+ years of experience building custom plugins, WooCommerce integrations, and Laravel SaaS applications for businesses worldwide.

Available for international remote opportunities

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About me

Hi, I'm Hamza, a Senior WordPress & PHP Developer building solutions for businesses worldwide.

I'm a software developer with 4+ years of professional experience specializing in custom WordPress development, WooCommerce solutions, PHP, and Laravel applications.

I've worked with international teams and businesses to develop custom plugins, integrate payment gateways and third-party APIs, and build scalable web applications. My experience spans both frontend and backend development, with a focus on clean code, performance, and maintainable solutions.

  1. EXPERIENCE4+ years in professional web development
  2. SPECIALIZATIONWordPress, WooCommerce, PHP & Laravel
  3. PROTECTSpeed tuning, security hardening and malware cleanup
  4. AVAILABILITYOpen to international remote roles & projects

Experience

  • 4+Years building WordPress
  • 120+Projects shipped

Trusted by clients

  • Rising Talenton Upwork
  • 100%job success
  • 5.0average client rating

Companies I have worked with

  • SoftSquare
  • TekNexuss
  • Mavenup Creatives
  • Technology Brainz
  • Smart Technology House

Projects I have shipped

What I build for you

Each service is scoped around a result you can measure, not hours on a timesheet.

Your brand, as a site that is fast, editable and yours.

  • Bespoke theme built from scratch
  • ACF Pro content model
  • Gutenberg blocks your team can use
  • SEO and accessibility built in

Typical timeline4 to 8 weeks

The feature WordPress doesn't ship, built like a product.

  • Architecture and security review
  • REST endpoints and admin interface
  • Automated tests and CI
  • Documentation and handover

Typical timeline2 to 6 weeks

Faster pages that rank higher and convert better.

  • Audit with a measured baseline
  • Fixes for LCP, INP and CLS
  • Caching and image strategy
  • Before and after report

Typical timeline1 to 3 weeks

A store that handles real traffic and your real systems.

  • Custom checkout and payment gateways
  • ERP, CRM and shipping integrations
  • Catalog and search at scale
  • Load-tested before launch

Typical timeline4 to 10 weeks

WordPress as the back office, a modern front end in front.

  • Next.js front end over REST or GraphQL
  • Preview and editor workflow kept
  • Edge caching and deploy pipeline
  • Content migration

Typical timeline6 to 12 weeks

Assistants and workflows that take over the repetitive work.

  • Chatbot trained on your own content
  • WordPress to CRM and email automation
  • Guardrails and human handoff
  • Usage and cost monitoring

Typical timeline2 to 6 weeks

Clear technical decisions, made before you spend on the build.

  • Review of your current site, stack and plugins against your goals
  • Build, buy or refactor: a clear recommendation with costs and risks
  • Written roadmap with priorities and estimates
  • Working sessions with your team and stakeholders

Typical timeline1 to 3 weeks

An independent second opinion before the code reaches production.

  • Line-by-line review of themes, plugins and custom code
  • Security checks: escaping, nonces, capabilities and SQL
  • Performance and database query findings
  • WordPress coding standards check
  • Prioritised report with a fix for each finding

Typical timeline3 days to 2 weeks

Releases you can trust: the bugs are found before your customers find them.

  • Test plan built from your real user journeys
  • Cross-browser and mobile device testing
  • Automated end-to-end tests that run on every release
  • Accessibility and Core Web Vitals checks
  • Bug reports with clear steps to reproduce

Typical timeline1 to 4 weeks

A site that stays fast, secure and up to date after launch.

  • Core, theme and plugin updates tested on staging first
  • Off-site backups with tested restores
  • Uptime, error and security monitoring
  • Monthly performance and security report
  • Priority fixes within agreed response times

Typical timelineMonthly plan, set up in 1 week

Custom web applications on Laravel, built to be maintained for years.

  • Requirements turned into a clear data model and feature plan
  • Laravel application with authentication, roles and permissions
  • Queues, scheduled jobs, email and notifications
  • Payment, booking and third-party API integrations
  • Automated tests and a documented deployment

Typical timeline4 to 12 weeks

One codebase that serves many customers, each with their own data and settings.

  • Tenancy model chosen for your case: shared database or database per tenant
  • Tenant onboarding, domains and per-tenant settings
  • Data isolation between tenants, checked with tests
  • Subscription billing and plan limits
  • Admin area to manage every tenant

Typical timeline6 to 16 weeks

Interactive admin screens and customer portals without a separate front-end app.

  • Livewire components for tables, filters, forms and live search
  • Customer and staff portals with role-based access
  • Bootstrap interfaces that work on phones and desktops
  • Inline validation and instant feedback without page reloads
  • Reports and exports for the people running the business

Typical timeline3 to 8 weeks

A stack built for the long run.

Proven, maintainable and fast. Hover or tap any tool to see why it is here.

Front end

What visitors see

Next.js: Fast, search-friendly front ends on top of your WordPress

Core

Where your content lives

Data and speed

How it stays fast

Commerce

Where the money moves

AI and automation

Where work gets automated

Applications

Where custom software is built

Quality and delivery

How it ships safely

From first call to launch.

A predictable path with a checkpoint at every stage, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.

  1. Day 1

    Discovery

    We turn your idea into a clear brief.

    I do
    Audit what exists and ask the hard questions
    You do
    Share your goals, access and constraints

    You getA short written brief and the next steps

  2. Days 2 to 4

    Scoping

    One page: scope, estimate and architecture.

    I do
    Plan the content model, integrations and performance budget
    You do
    Review and approve the scope and budget

    You getA fixed scope, an estimate and a milestone plan

  3. Weeks 1 and 2

    Build

    Iterative delivery you can watch.

    I do
    Build in short sprints with tested code
    You do
    Review a working version every week

    You getA staging site you can click through, updated weekly

  4. Week 3

    Integrate

    Review, test and connect everything.

    I do
    Code review, testing and content migration
    You do
    Sign off on features and content

    You getA release candidate with a test report

  5. Week 4

    Launch

    Go live without drama.

    I do
    Deploy, monitor and run a performance pass
    You do
    Approve go-live

    You getA live site, handover docs and a support window

  • Weekly progress demo
  • One shared channel for everything
  • Fixed scope with milestone payments
  • Full code and documentation handover

In their own words.

Feedback from teams I have built for.

I had the pleasure of working with Hamza, a talented WordPress developer, and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with his work. Hamza completed a project for us within the deadline and did a fantastic job.

APK website rebuilt in one week

SY Shiekh Yameen Bin MursalHead of Product, Saudi Arabia Upwork review

I had the pleasure of working with Hamza, where he consistently demonstrated strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to delivering quality work. His outstanding performance earned him the **Employee of the Month award twice**, reflecting his commitment and reliability. Hamza is a talented, proactive, and dependable developer who would be a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend him.

Worked as Full Stack WordPress Developer and Team Lead

SO Syed Omer QaziFounder, Mavenup Creatives Email, shared with permission

I had the pleasure of working with Hamza at SoftSquare, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. His commitment to his responsibilities, positive attitude, and willingness to go the extra mile made him a valuable member of the team. Hamza is hardworking, reliable, and always focused on delivering his best. I highly recommend him to any organization looking for a dedicated and talented professional.

Worded as a Senior WordPress Developer

WN Wajeeha NoorHR, SoftSquare LinkedIn recommendation

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Taking on new projects

Tell me what you are building and where it is stuck.

Describe your product, your traffic and the problem. I reply within one working day.

What happens next

  1. I read your message and reply within one working day
  2. We book a short call to talk through scope
  3. You get a clear plan and a fixed estimate