Senior PHP Laravel Developer (Remote, Full-Time) [AS177]

Smart Working; Mumbai; Remote; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote work company is seeking a Senior PHP Laravel Developer to join their team in Mumbai, India. This role involves collaborating with the engineering team to deliver backend projects, troubleshoot PHP applications, and design new systems. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in software development and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Join a community that values your growth and well-being in a supportive, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to complete backend projects using PHP and Laravel.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues in PHP applications; identify root causes and verify fixes.
• Design and implement greenfield systems with Laravel, writing clean and maintainable code.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Use Git effectively to support collaborative workflows.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

REST APIs

Git

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity – it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well‑being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full‑time, long‑term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Join one of the highest‑rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote‑first world.

About the role

This is a senior backend development role focused on PHP and Laravel. As a Senior PHP Laravel Developer, you’ll collaborate with the engineering team to deliver projects, troubleshoot and resolve issues in PHP applications, and design new features and greenfield systems.

To thrive, you’ll bring diligence, a can‑do attitude, and a habit of asking clarifying questions to fully understand requirements and edge cases.

In your first 90 days, you’ll focus on getting settled into the team, starting project work, and successfully completing smaller projects end‑to‑end. (Skills you’ll use: PHP/Laravel, REST APIs, Git, collaborative workflows.)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to complete backend projects using PHP and Laravel
• Troubleshoot and fix issues in PHP applications; identify root causes and verify fixes
• Design and implement greenfield systems with Laravel, writing clean and maintainable code
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations
• Use Git effectively (branching, pull requests, reviews) to support collaborative workflows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• 4+ years of professional experience in software development