Lead PHP/Symfony Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) - [HR191]

Embedded Shishya; Dadri; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Working, a remote-first company, is hiring a Lead PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to own mission-critical backend systems. You will work with product, QA, and other engineers across the full lifecycle—design, testing, review, and deployment—embracing clean architecture and test-driven development.

Laravel experience is not sufficient; proven Symfony experience is mandatory. The role suits someone who values technical ownership, mentoring others, and delivering robust, scalable solutions

Qualifications

• Symfony experience is mandatory; Laravel alone does not qualify.
• Strong backend engineering skills with a focus on code quality and architecture.
• Experience working in an Agile, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Own backend systems from design through production deployment.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

Symfony

PHP

Job description

About Smart Working

About Smart Working, we believe the right job should do more than strengthen your CV — it should challenge you, inspire you, and feel right every day. We connect experienced professionals with long-term, full-time remote roles where engineering excellence truly matters. Our mission is to remove geographic barriers and match top talent with global teams building high-impact, mission-critical products. We partner with companies that value precision, ownership, and long-term growth, empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to work in a truly remote-first environment.

About the Role

Important: Laravel-only experience is not qualifying — proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!!

We’re hiring a Lead PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to work on mission-critical backend systems where code quality, reliability, and accountability are non-negotiable. This role goes far beyond feature delivery — it’s about engineering craftsmanship, technical ownership, and building systems you can truly stand behind. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative Agile team, working closely with product, QA, and other engineers across the full lifecycle — from ticket definition and design through testing, review, and production deployment. This role is ideal for someone who values clean architecture, Test-Driven Development, thoughtful technical decisions, and mentoring others while building robust, scalable solutions.