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

Smart Working; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote‑first culture

Global teams

Career growth

Job summary

Smart Working is seeking a Senior PHP/Symfony Engineer to own backend development on a mature Symfony platform that handles marketing and revenue data for enterprise customers. The stack includes Symfony 6.1 with a planned upgrade to Symfony 7, an Angular frontend, and TypeScript/Python microservices AI agents.

This role is remote, operating within a cross-functional product squad with engineering, product, QA, and DevOps colleagues. Strong independence and architectural mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with PHP and Symfony.
• Experience upgrading Symfony versions and integrating with a modular front end.
• Ability to work independently in a cross-functional remote squad.

Responsibilities

• Own backend development within a mature Symfony platform.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features.
• Plan and implement architectural improvements affecting the system.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Angular

TypeScript

Python

Architectural thinking

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.