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

Smart Working

India

On-site

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

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and full medical insurance

Work-life balance with no weekend work

Mentorship and community support

Job summary

Smart Working is looking for a Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to join our remote team. In this role, you will design and develop mission-critical backend systems, ensuring code quality and reliability.

With 5+ years of PHP experience and a strong background in Symfony, you will be responsible for mentoring others and collaborating with a passionate team. Enjoy a fixed schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a long-term career opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+)
3+ years of hands‑on experience with the Symfony framework
Strong understanding of design patterns
Experience with unit and integration testing

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Test-Driven Development

Unit Testing

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

PHPUnit

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At 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 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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