Senior Lead Symfony Developer- Remote Work, Full Time - [HR129]

Smart Working; Hyderabad; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed shifts

No weekend work

Day 1 benefits including laptop and medical insurance

Mentorship and community support

Employee value and growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading aviation technology firm is looking for a Senior PHP/Symfony Developer to join their team. In this permanent, remote role, you will develop and maintain backend systems using PHP and Symfony, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to quality through clean code and thorough reviews. Enjoy fixed shifts, no weekend work, and an inclusive culture that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PHP development.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Symfony.
• 1.5+ years of experience with PHPUnit for testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP, Symfony, and PHPUnit.
• Collaborate across teams to align business and technical goals.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure test coverage, and maintain documentation.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

PHPUnit

Tools

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

JavaScript

JQuery

React

API

NodeJS

Typescript

Job description

About the Role

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

We’re hiring a Senior PHP/Symfony Developer for a company specializing in mission‑critical aviation systems and advanced fuel management solutions. You will develop and maintain backend systems using PHP, Symfony, and PHPUnit, ensuring optimal performance across digital platforms. You will implement robust, secure backend architectures that align with business requirements while maintaining reliability, maintainability, and code quality within an Agile environment.

This is a permanent, full‑time, remote role — perfect for a technically driven developer who thrives in a hands‑on environment, building mission‑critical backend systems that support global aviation operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build & Run Our Products
• Collaborate across teams to align business, technical, and testing goals
• Estimate and plan tasks collaboratively to ensure delivery confidence
• Review specs, design solutions, and deliver high-impact features
• Monitor, deploy, and troubleshoot features in staging and production
• Own incidents during on‑call rotations, ensuring rapid resolution

• Ensure High Quality & Continuously Improve
• Uphold and enforce coding and testing standards
• Break down complex work into manageable tasks for better delivery
• Conduct code reviews, ensure test coverage, and maintain strong documentation
• Stay up to date on tools, libraries, and secure coding practices (OWASP)

• Provide Technical Excellence & Leadership
• Break down epics, design scalable APIs and systems
• Mentor peers on TDD, BDD, DDD, and best practices
• Identify risks, drive automation, and recommend process improvements
• Champion clean, modular, and maintainable architecture

Must‑Have Skills

• PHP (5+ years)
• Symfony (at least 1 year of experience with one hands‑on project)
• PHPUnit (for testing) (1.5+ years)

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• MongoDB (2+ years)
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• JavaScript
• JQuery
• React
• API
• NodeJS
• Typescript

What Sets You Apart

• Backend Expertise in PHP, Symfony, and PHPUnit, delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions
• Efficient Problem‑Solving, breaking down complexity for timely, reliable delivery
• Proactive Mindset, driving improvements through thoughtful, hands‑on solutions
• Team Player & Mentor, sharing knowledge and upholding best practices
• Operational Readiness, responding swiftly during on‑call rotations
• Quality‑Focused, with clean code, thorough reviews, and strong documentation
• Adaptable & Growth‑Oriented, staying current with tools and driving innovation

Why Smart Workers Love It Here

• Fixed Shifts — 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work — Real work‑life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits — Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters — Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging — A long‑term home where your contributions are valued

About Smart Working

Smart Working, one of the highest‑rated companies on Glassdoor India, believes your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. We’re proud of our culture where you’re supported, valued, and part of a genuine community from day one. We help great people build long‑term, full‑time remote careers with exceptional UK teams, backed from day one and given the space to grow — personally and professionally.

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire. Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in aviation technology while working with a team that values excellence and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. 🧡

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