Smart Working Solutions - Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer,

Remote - India / Bangalore / Pune / Delhi NCR / Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Kolkata1mo ago

Remote Senior APAC Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer Senior Backend Developer JavaScript React Node.js TypeScript Symfony

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 • Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript • Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes • Experience working on high-availability or mission-critical systems

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 • 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

Benefits

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter) • No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words • Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided • Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared • True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued • At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire. • Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition. • If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.