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Lead PHP/Symfony Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) - [HR191]

Smart Working· Engineering
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RemoteFull-Time | RemotePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lead PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to work on mission-critical backend systems in a remote, full-time role. Focus on engineering craftsmanship, technical ownership, and building scalable, reliable systems with TDD and strong code quality.

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
  • Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently
  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:PHPSymfonyDesign patternsTestingTDDStatic analysis

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
  • 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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