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

Smart Working Solutions

Indore (WV)

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Full medical insurance

Mentorship and community

Remote-first culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Smart Working in a remote-first setup seeks a Lead PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to own backend systems with a focus on code quality, reliability, and accountability. This role goes beyond feature delivery, shaping long-lasting solutions you can stand behind.

You'll collaborate with product, QA, and fellow engineers across the full lifecycle—from design and testing to production deployment—mentoring juniors and promoting TDD and secure coding in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional PHP experience (7.4/8+).
3+ years in the Symfony framework.
Strong understanding of design patterns.
Experience with unit/integration testing (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar).
Hands-on Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Familiarity with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, or similar).
CI/CD pipelines, code coverage, and deployment workflows.
Excellent technical communication and accountability.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with 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.
Participate in code reviews and mentor others across the team.
Collaborate with product, design, and QA to deliver robust solutions.
Break down complex initiatives into actionable tasks and guide implementation.
Monitor systems and participate in on-call rotation when required.
Promote secure coding practices and document architecture and decisions.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Design patterns

Unit testing

TDD

Static analysis

CI/CD

Technical communication

Accountability

Tools

PHPUnit

Behat

PHPStan

Psalm

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Smart Working

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 Lead 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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