Lead PHP/Symfony Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) - [HR191] (PK)

Smart Working; Quetta City Tehsil; Remote; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Shifts: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM PKT (

No Weekend Work

Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and assets

Job summary

Smart Working is seeking a Lead Symfony & PHP Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the core backend systems of our products. You’ll work in an Agile team with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver scalable, reliable features that solve real-world problems.

The role emphasizes clean code, technical leadership, mentoring, and shipping tested solutions that meet business needs. Laravel experience is not enough; proven Symfony experience is mandatory, and you will help

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PHP experience.
• 3+ years with Symfony framework.
• 2+ years writing PHPUnit tests.
• Excellent communication skills in cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with MongoDB and OO design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend features aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Maintain and improve test coverage using PHPUnit.
• Build scalable, testable APIs and backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code that meets quality standards.
• Review requirements and provide technical input and feedback.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor others.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Unit testing

MongoDB

OO Design Patterns

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

JavaScript

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Job description

About the Role

We’re hiring a Lead Symfony & PHP Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain the core backend systems of our products. You’ll work as part of an Agile team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build scalable, reliable features that solve real-world problems.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys clean code, leading technical discussions, mentoring others, and shipping tested solutions that meet business needs.

Important: Laravel-only experience is not qualifying – proven Symfony experience is mandatory.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop backend features that align with business goals and customer needs
• Maintain and improve test coverage using PHPUnit
• Build scalable, testable APIs and backend systems
• Write clean, maintainable code that meets agreed quality standards
• Review requirements and provide technical input and feedback
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams
• Monitor systems and respond to issues as part of a rotating on-call schedule
• Break down larger projects into manageable tasks and guide others through implementation
• Participate in code reviews and offer constructive feedback
• Continuously improve processes and suggest technical enhancements
• Secure coding practices and ensure code is free of known vulnerabilities
• Document features, processes, and architecture for team-wide knowledge sharing

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience working with PHP
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Symfony
• 2+ years writing unit tests with PHPUnit
• Excellent communication skills in cross-functional teams
• Strong experience with MongoDB
• Strong experience with Design Patterns (Object Oriented)

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript
• Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline workflows

Benefits

• Fixed Shifts: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM PKT (Summer) | 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM PKT (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and assets provided
• Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued