Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer, (Remote, Full-Stack) - [HR191]

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• We connect experienced professionals with long-term, full-time remote roles where engineering excellence truly matters

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  "text": "Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer, (Remote, Full-Stack) - [HR191]",
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      "text": "Responsibilities",
      "content": "\n<li>Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using PHP and Symfony</li>\n<li>Own features end-to-end, from ticket creation and technical design to production release</li>\n<li>Write clean, strongly-typed, maintainable, and testable code that meets strict quality standards</li>\n<li>Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently</li>\n<li>Build and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage using PHPUnit and similar tools</li>\n<li>Follow and promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices</li>\n<li>Use static analysis, linters, and code quality tools to ensure reliability and consistency</li>\n<li>Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions</li>\n<li>Break down complex initiatives into well-defined, actionable tasks and guide implementation</li>\n<li>Monitor systems and participate in a rotating on-call schedule when required</li>\n<li>Promote secure coding practices and ensure code is free from known vulnerabilities</li>\n<li>Document architecture, decisions, and processes to support team-wide knowledge sharing</li>\n<li>Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture</li>\n"
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      "text": "Requirements ",
      "content": "\n<li>5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+)</li>\n<li>3+ years of hands-on experience with the Symfony framework</li>\n<li>Strong understanding and practical use of design patterns</li>\n<li>Solid experience with unit and integration testing (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar)</li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)</li>\n<li>Familiarity with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, or similar)</li>\n<li>Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code coverage, and deployment workflows</li>\n<li>Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain and defend technical decisions</li>\n<li>High ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability</li>\n"
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    {
      "text": "Nice-to-Have",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience working with MongoDB</li>\n<li>Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript</li>\n<li>Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes</li>\n<li>Experience working on high-availability or mission-critical systems</li>\n"
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      "text": "Benefits",
      "content": "\n<li>Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)</li>\n<li>No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words</li>\n<li>Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided</li>\n<li>Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared</li>\n<li>True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued</li>\n"
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    "team": "Engineering",
    "location": "India",
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      "Pune",
      "Delhi NCR",
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      "Ahmedabad",
      "Kolkata"
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  "description": "<div><strong>About Smart Working</strong></div>\n<div>At Smart Working, we believe the right job should do more than strengthen your CV — it should challenge you, inspire you, and feel right every day. We connect experienced professionals with long-term, full-time remote roles where engineering excellence truly matters.</div>\n<div>Our mission is to remove geographic barriers and match top talent with global teams building high-impact, mission-critical products. We partner with companies that value precision, ownership, and long-term growth, empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally.</div>\n<div>Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to work in a truly remote-first environment.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><strong>About the Role</strong></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><strong>Important: Laravel-only experience is not qualifying — proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!!</strong></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>We’re hiring a <strong>Senior PHP &amp; Symfony Software Engineer</strong> to work on mission-critical backend systems where code quality, reliability, and accountability are non-negotiable. This role goes far beyond feature delivery — it’s about engineering craftsmanship, technical ownership, and building systems you can truly stand behind.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>You’ll be part of a highly collaborative Agile team, working closely with product, QA, and other engineers across the full lifecycle — from ticket definition and design through testing, review, and production deployment. This role is ideal for someone who values clean architecture, Test-Driven Development, thoughtful technical decisions, and mentoring others while building robust, scalable solutions.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>",
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