Experienced Full-Stack Developer Needed (PHP/Laravel + Node.js + React) – Small Project

Hi, I'm looking for a reliable full-stack developer to help with a small but well-defined project on an existing web application. Project Overview: We have a Laravel (PHP) backend with some legacy PHP code that needs modernization. The task involves: • Cleaning up and improving specific backend functionality in Laravel • Building 3-4 interactive frontend components/pages using React (or Next.js) • Integrating everything smoothly with the existing system • Adding a lightweight Node.js script/service for one specific background process (e.g., data syncing or notification handling) Scope of Work: • Review and optimize 2-3 existing Laravel APIs/controllers • Develop clean, responsive React components with proper state management • Ensure seamless frontend-backend integration (API calls, authentication, etc.) • Create and integrate one small Node.js utility/service • Basic testing and documentation for the changes • Deliver clean, maintainable, well-commented code Total estimated effort: 8–12 hours (fixed price preferred). Requirements: • Strong experience with Laravel (PHP 8+) and vanilla PHP • Solid React skills (hooks, state management, API integration) • Good knowledge of Node.js / Express • Experience working with both legacy PHP and modern JS stacks • Clean code practices, Git workflow, and attention to detail • Ability to work with existing codebase and follow project conventions Nice to Have: • Experience with MySQL optimization • Basic understanding of queues (Laravel Horizon or Redis) • Tailwind CSS or similar for styling Please apply with: 1. Your relevant experience (especially Laravel + React + Node.js projects) 2. Links to similar work or GitHub profile 3. Your proposed fixed price for the complete scope (budget range: $80 – $150) 4. Estimated delivery time Only serious freelancers with strong portfolio proof in all mentioned technologies please. I will review proposals quickly and share more details (including repo access) with shortlisted candidates. Looking forward to working with a skilled and communicative developer! Best regards,