codeigniter developer
CodeIgniter developer
for apps that still run.
Got a CodeIgniter app that the business depends on and no one left to look after it? I maintain, secure, and support existing CodeIgniter 2, 3, and 4 applications — bug fixes, security patches, PHP-version compatibility, and small features — one-off or on a monthly retainer, at a flat €25 / $25 per hour. Senior PHP engineer, no agency layer.
Within 24 hours
You message me and I reply myself — not a sales queue, not an account manager.
10+ years of PHP
Over a decade shipping and maintaining production PHP across CodeIgniter, Laravel, and Symfony.
Live CI app in prod
I actively maintain a production CodeIgniter 2.x platform on legacy PHP — this is real, current work.
€25 / $25 per hour
One flat hourly rate, your choice of currency — as a one-off fix or a monthly retainer.
01 — what I handle
Keeping your CodeIgniter app alive and well.
CodeIgniter apps rarely need reinventing — they need someone who will keep them running, secure, and adapting as the business changes. That is the whole job, and I take it seriously.
Bug fixes & emergency support
Something broke and it is costing you. I reproduce it, find the actual cause in the codebase, and fix it properly — not with a patch that hides the symptom until next week.
- Production-down triage
- Form, email & payment failures
- White-screen & 500-error hunting
- Broken third-party integrations
- Root-cause fixes, not band-aids
- Clear write-up of what changed
Security & PHP-version compatibility
Old CodeIgniter and old PHP are a security liability. I patch the known holes, close injection and XSS gaps, and move you onto a supported PHP version when it is time — carefully, so nothing breaks in the process.
- SQL injection & XSS hardening
- Dependency & library updates
- PHP 5.x / 7.x → 8.x migration
- CSRF & session hardening
- Compatibility fixes after upgrades
- Safe, staged rollout
Small features & changes
The business moved and the app needs to catch up — a new report, a changed workflow, an extra field, a new integration. I add it in the style of your existing code so the next person can still read it.
- New pages, forms & reports
- Workflow & business-rule changes
- Admin & back-office tweaks
- Email, PDF & export features
- New API & service integrations
- Changes that match your codebase
Database & performance fixes
Pages that crawl, queries that time out, a database that has quietly grown out of control. I profile what is actually slow and fix the cause — indexes, queries, caching — instead of throwing a bigger server at it.
- Slow-query profiling & fixes
- Missing index & schema tuning
- Caching where it counts
- N+1 & loop-query cleanup
- Memory & timeout issues
- Server & deployment sanity checks
Ongoing maintenance retainer
The steadiest option: someone who already knows your app and is on call when something comes up. Problems get handled the day they appear, security stays current, and small changes ship without a fresh negotiation each time.
- A developer who knows your codebase
- Priority on issues when they hit
- Regular security & dependency patching
- Steady stream of small changes
- Backups & uptime peace of mind
- No re-scoping every single task
02 — who you're hiring
A senior PHP engineer who
actually maintains CodeIgniter.
Not a beginner practising on your production app, and not an agency that will hand you to whoever is free. One experienced developer who does this work every week, at a flat €25 / $25 per hour.
Live CodeIgniter in production
I currently maintain a production CodeIgniter 2.x job-board platform running on legacy PHP — keeping it patched, fixing what breaks, and adding features against a large existing codebase. This is not a line on a résumé; it is what I do now.
Framework fluency, not just CI
Ten-plus years of PHP across CodeIgniter, Laravel, and Symfony. Deep framework knowledge is what lets me read an unfamiliar CodeIgniter app fast and change it without breaking the parts I cannot see.
You work with me, directly
Every message reaches me, and I do the work. No handoffs, no rotating contractors, no telephone game between you and the person touching your code.
03 — how it works
Two ways to work together.
Whether you have one problem or an app that needs a steady hand indefinitely, the starting point is the same: tell me what is going on. Either way it is a flat €25 / $25 per hour.
One-off engagement
You have a specific problem — a bug, a security scare, a feature the business needs. I scope it, quote it, fix it, and hand it back with a clear note of what changed. Simple and self-contained.
Monthly maintenance retainer
You want the app looked after, not just repaired. A retainer keeps me on call for issues, security patching, and a steady flow of small changes — so nothing festers and you always have someone who knows the code.
Describe the app
A few sentences on what the app does and what you need. Rough is fine — I ask the right questions.
I assess it
I look at the code and the problem, then come back with an honest read and a quote — one-off or retainer.
I do the work
Careful, tested changes that fit your existing codebase, with the fix explained in plain language.
Stay or go
Take the fix and run, or keep me on retainer. No lock-in either way — the code is yours.
04 — questions
Frequently asked.
Do you work on CodeIgniter 2, 3, and 4?
Yes. Most maintenance work is on older CodeIgniter 2 and 3 apps that have run in production for years — that is where I spend most of my time. I work on CodeIgniter 4 too. Not sure which version you are on? I can tell you from the code.
My app runs on an old PHP version. Can you still help?
Yes — legacy PHP is normal for CodeIgniter. I maintain a production CI 2.x app on legacy PHP right now. I can keep it running as-is, or carefully move it to a supported PHP version and fix the compatibility issues that surface, without a risky rewrite.
There's no documentation and the original developer is gone.
That is the usual situation. Reading an unfamiliar codebase quickly is the core of maintenance work — a decade across CodeIgniter, Laravel, and Symfony means I can find my way around fast and start making safe changes.
Is this one-off work or ongoing?
Either. Some clients need a single fix or small feature; others want someone on call so problems get handled the day they appear. I work both ways — a one-off engagement, or a monthly maintenance retainer.
How much do you charge?
A flat €25 / $25 per hour — your choice of euros or dollars — whether it's a one-off fix or a monthly retainer. You get a quote up front, so you know the likely scope before I start.
Do you also migrate CodeIgniter to Laravel?
The focus here is keeping your CodeIgniter app healthy — what most owners actually need. If a migration ever makes sense, I build in Laravel and Symfony daily and will advise honestly. But you never have to migrate to keep working with me.
get a quote
Tell me about your CodeIgniter app.
A few sentences is plenty — what the app does, what version and PHP it runs on if you know, and what is going wrong or what you need. I read every message myself and reply within 24 hours with an honest take and a quote at €25 / $25 per hour.
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