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

    India && Bangalore && Pune && Delhi NCR && Mumbai && Ahmedabad && Kolkata
    Full-Time
    Senior (7+ yrs)
    Engineering & Development
    Posted on July 3, 2026
    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 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
  1. Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using PHP and Symfony
  2. Own features end-to-end, from ticket creation and technical design to production release
  3. Write clean, strongly-typed, maintainable, and testable code that meets strict quality standards
  4. Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently
  5. Build and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage using PHPUnit and similar tools
  6. Follow and promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
  7. Use static analysis, linters, and code quality tools to ensure reliability and consistency
  8. Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
  9. Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions
  10. Break down complex initiatives into well-defined, actionable tasks and guide implementation
  11. Monitor systems and participate in a rotating on-call schedule when required
  12. Promote secure coding practices and ensure code is free from known vulnerabilities
  13. Document architecture, decisions, and processes to support team-wide knowledge sharing
  14. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
  15. Requirements
  16. 5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+)
  17. 3+ years of hands-on experience with the Symfony framework
  18. Strong understanding and practical use of design patterns
  19. Solid experience with unit and integration testing (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar)
  20. Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  21. Familiarity with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, or similar)
  22. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code coverage, and deployment workflows
  23. Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain and defend technical decisions
  24. High ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability
  25. Nice-to-Have
  26. Experience working with MongoDB
  27. Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript
  28. Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
  29. Experience working on high-availability or mission-critical systems
  30. Benefits
  31. Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
  32. No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
  33. Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
  34. Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
  35. True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
  36. Connects skilled engineers and tech professionals with UK and US companies as fully embedded, remote long-term hires, managing talent across the full lifecycle.
    Remote-First Company
    51-200 employees
    Human Resources & Recruiting
    HQ: United Kingdom