Project Overview:We are seeking an experienced PHP developer to migrate an existing live website built in Kohana to a modern Laravel framework.The new site must retain all existing functionality, but be refactored for:•Modern PHP (8.x+) standards•Clean Laravel structure (controllers, models, Blade views, routing, middleware)•Improved performance and maintainability•Shortened URL structure (clean, SEO-friendly routing)You will be working with a fully functional Kohana site, currently handling live customer data, search functions, dynamic content and admin panel logic. The goal is a like-for-like rebuild with improved codebase, not a design overhaul (though the Laravel migration should allow for easier future theming).⸻Responsibilities:•Review and understand existing Kohana MVC structure and routes•Rebuild functionality within Laravel (latest stable version)•Replicate all controllers, models, and database interactions•Maintain existing logic (e.g. basket, search, admin tools, etc.)•Migrate configuration, helpers, and custom libraries to Laravel service classes•Replace old PHP/Kohana patterns with Laravel equivalents where possible•Implement clean, short Laravel routes for all existing pages•Ensure backward compatibility for indexed URLs (301 redirects where needed)•Migrate authentication and session handling•Deploy working Laravel app to staging server for review and testing⸻Requirements:•Strong background in PHP 7/8, Laravel 9+, and MySQL•Solid understanding of Kohana or similar MVC frameworks (e.g., CodeIgniter)•Experience migrating legacy PHP apps to modern frameworks•Good knowledge of Composer, Blade templates, and Eloquent ORM•Competence in routing, middleware, and RESTful structure•Familiar with URL rewriting / SEO-friendly routing•Able to work with existing codebase responsibly and securely⸻Deliverables:•Fully functional Laravel version of the current Kohana site•All pages and features operational (matching legacy functionality)•Clean, short Laravel route structure (no query-based URLs)•Basic testing and bug fixing included•Setup instructions / deployment documentation⸻Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):•Experience with Royal Mail API, Mailgun/Mailchimp, or DVLA-style integrations•Understanding of e-commerce logic (carts, orders, payments)•Familiarity with SEO-friendly migrations and 301 redirect planning⸻Project Type:One-off project with the potential for long-term maintenance and feature work.Budget:Open to fixed price or hourly — please include your estimated timeframe and quote.How to Apply:Please provide:•Examples of Laravel projects you’ve built or migrated•Your experience with legacy PHP frameworks (Kohana, CodeIgniter, etc.)•Estimated completion time for migration of a medium-complexity website