Symfony Lead Developer - Remote Work, Full Time - [HR146]

Smart Working Solutions

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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 role — it’s belonging remotely, and that’s a big difference. From day one, you're part of a genuine community where you’re supported and valued. We’re proud to be one of the highest-rated companies on Glassdoor India. With one vision in mind — “Geographical limitations should not dictate access to talent” — Smart Working helps great people build long-term, full-time remote careers with exceptional UK teams. We’ve created a culture where you're backed from day one and given the space to grow — personally and professionally. About the Role Important: Laravel-only experience is not qualifying — proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!! We’re hiring a Senior PHP/Symfony Developer for a company specializing in mission-critical aviation systems and advanced fuel management solutions. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining backend systems using PHP, Symfony, and PHPUnit, ensuring optimal performance across digital platforms. You will work on implementing robust, secure backend architectures that align with business requirements while maintaining reliability, maintainability, and code quality within an Agile environment. This is a permanent, full-time, remote role—perfect for a technically driven developer who thrives in a hands-on environment, building mission-critical backend systems that support global aviation operations. What You’ll Be Doing Build & Run Our Products Collaborate across teams to align business, technical, and testing goals Estimate and plan tasks collaboratively to ensure delivery confidence Review specs, design solutions, and deliver high-impact features Monitor, deploy, and troubleshoot features in staging and production Own incidents during on-call rotations, ensuring rapid resolution Ensure High Quality & Continuously Improve Uphold and enforce coding and testing standards Break down complex work into manageable tasks for better delivery Conduct code reviews, ensure test coverage, and maintain strong documentation Stay up to date on tools, libraries, and secure coding practices (OWASP) Provide Technical Excellence & Leadership Break down epics, design scalable APIs and systems Mentor peers on TDD, BDD, DDD, and best practices Identify risks, drive automation, and recommend process improvements Champion clean, modular, and maintainable architecture Must-Have Skills PHP (5+ years) Symfony (at least 1 year of experience with one hands-on project) PHPUnit (for testing) (1.5+ years) Nice-to-Have Skills MongoDB (2+ years ) Docker Kubernetes JavaScript JQuery React API NodeJS Typescript What Sets You Apart Backend Expertise in PHP, Symfony, and PHPUnit, delivering scalable, high-quality solutions Efficient Problem-Solving, breaking down complexity for timely, reliable delivery Proactive Mindset, driving improvements through thoughtful, hands-on solutions Team Player & Mentor, sharing knowledge and upholding best practices Operational Readiness, responding swiftly during on-call rotations Quality-Focused, with clean code, thorough reviews, and strong documentation Adaptable & Growth-Oriented, staying current with tools and driving innovation Why Smart Workers Love It Here 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 home 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 you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in aviation technology while working with a team that values excellence and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. 🧡

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