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Senior Backend Engineer – PHP/Symfony (Remote, Full-Time), PK - [HR191]

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RemoteFull-Time | RemotePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Symfony & PHP Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain core backend systems in a remote, full-time role. Agile team collaboration, mentoring, and shipping tested solutions with a focus on clean code, security, and scalable backend APIs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend features that align with business goals and customer needs
  • Maintain and improve test coverage using PHPUnit
  • Build scalable, testable APIs and backend systems
  • Write clean, maintainable code that meets agreed quality standards
  • Review requirements and provide technical input and feedback
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams
  • Monitor systems and respond to issues as part of a rotating on-call schedule
  • Break down larger projects into manageable tasks and guide others through implementation
  • Participate in code reviews and offer constructive feedback
  • Continuously improve processes and suggest technical enhancements
  • Promote secure coding practices and ensure code is free of known vulnerabilities
  • Document features, processes, and architecture for team-wide knowledge sharing

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working with PHP
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Symfony
  • 2+ years writing unit tests with PHPUnit
  • Excellent communication skills in cross-functional teams
  • Strong experience with MongoDB
  • Strong experience with Design Patterns (Object Oriented)

Skills

Required:PHPSymfonyPHPUnitMongoDBDesign Patterns

Benefits

  • Fixed Shifts: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM PKT (Summer) | 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM PKT (Winter)
  • No Weekend Work
  • Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and assets provided
  • Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
  • True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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