Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer, (Remote, Full-Time) - [HR191]

Smart Working

Kolkata District

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer), 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)

No Weekend Work

Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance

Mentorship and community support

Valued contributions and career growth

Job summary

Smart Working in Kolkata District is hiring a Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer responsible for designing and developing mission-critical backend systems. This role emphasizes engineering craftsmanship, accountability, and collaboration within an Agile team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in PHP and 3+ years with Symfony. A commitment to clean code and best practices is essential. Enjoy fixed shifts with no weekend work and Day 1 benefits including a laptop and medical insurance.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+).
3+ years of hands-on experience with the Symfony framework.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems.
Own features end-to-end from design to production release.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Test-Driven Development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

PHPUnit

Job description

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior 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.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using PHP and Symfony
Own features end-to-end, from ticket creation and technical design to production release
Write clean, strongly-typed, maintainable, and testable code that meets strict quality standards
Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently
Build and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage using PHPUnit and similar tools
Follow and promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
Use static analysis, linters, and code quality tools to ensure reliability and consistency
Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions
Break down complex initiatives into well-defined, actionable tasks and guide implementation
Monitor systems and participate in a rotating on-call schedule when required
Promote secure coding practices and ensure code is free from known vulnerabilities
Document architecture, decisions, and processes to support team-wide knowledge sharing
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+)
3+ years of hands-on experience with the Symfony framework
Strong understanding and practical use of design patterns
Solid experience with unit and integration testing (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar)
Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Familiarity with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, or similar)
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code coverage, and deployment workflows
Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain and defend technical decisions
High ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability

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