Job Description

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe the right job should do more than just look good on your CV. It should feel right every single day. We're not just offering remote roles. We're building meaningful career paths for people who want to grow with global teams that value their impact.

Our mission is to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with long-term, full-time roles that make a difference. We partner with companies that invest in your success and empower you to thrive, personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to work in a truly remote-first world.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior 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.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of experience working with PHP 2+ years of hands-on experience with Symfony 2+ years writing unit tests with PHPUnit Interest in performance tuning and microservices architecture Strong understanding of security best practices Excellent communication skills in cross-functional teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

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

Why Smart Workers Love It Here

Fixed Shifts:

12:00 PM to 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM IST (Winter)

Remote Work:

Fully remote engagement

No Weekend Work:

Real work-life balance, not just talk

Day 1 Benefits:

Laptop and full medical insurance provided

Community Support:

Mentorship, learning forums, and knowledge sharing

Long-Term Career:

Work on impactful projects with a team that values your growth

At Smart Working, you're more than a remote developer. You're part of a growing team that believes in doing great work, supporting each other, and building a career with purpose.

If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you.