Sr. Symfony Engineer - PHP (Remote, Full-Time) [AR024]

Remote Jobs; India; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Working is hiring a Senior PHP/Symfony Engineer to take hands-on ownership of backend development within a mature Symfony platform serving enterprise customers. The role emphasizes architecture, independence, and strong collaboration in a remote setup.

You will work in a remote, cross-functional product squad alongside engineering, product, QA and DevOps, contributing to a backend-first, scalable system with Symfony 7 upgrade plans, Angular frontend, TypeScript, and Python AI microservices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on backend ownership in a Symfony-based platform.
• Architect mindset with ability to see system-wide impacts.
• Strong independence and ability to work in a remote, cross-functional squad.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend in Symfony, manage data for enterprise customers.
• Lead upgrade path from Symfony 6.1 to Symfony 7 and coordinate with Angular front-end.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps in a remote team.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Backend development

Architect mindset

Remote work

Tools

Symfony 6.1

Symfony 7

Angular

TypeScript

Python

Job description

About Smart Working

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

As a Senior PHP/Symfony Engineer, you will take hands-on ownership of backend development within a mature Symfony platform that manages marketing and revenue data for enterprise customers. The core application currently runs on Symfony 6.1, with an upgrade to Symfony 7 planned, alongside an Angular front end and TypeScript and Python AI agent microservices.

This is a strongly backend-weighted, senior hands-on engineering role requiring an architect mindset, strong independence and the ability to understand how technical decisions affect the wider system. You will work within a remote, cross-functional product squad alongside engineering, product, QA and DevOps colleagues.