Lead PHP/Symfony Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) - [HR191]
Location
Noida
Work mode
remote
Type
full-time
Department
Engineering
Last seen
23h ago
About Smart Working
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About the Role
Important: Laravel-only experience is not qualifying — proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!!
We’re hiring a Lead PHP & Symfony Software Engineer 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.
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.
Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using PHP and Symfony
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Own features end-to-end, from ticket creation and technical design to production release
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Write clean, strongly-typed, maintainable, and testable code that meets strict quality standards
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Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently
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Build and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage using PHPUnit and similar tools
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Follow and promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
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Use static analysis, linters, and code quality tools to ensure reliability and consistency
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Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
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Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions
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Break down complex initiatives into well-defined, actionable tasks and guide implementation
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Monitor systems and participate in a rotating on-call schedule when required
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Promote secure coding practices and ensure code is free from known vulnerabilities
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Document architecture, decisions, and processes to support team-wide knowledge sharing
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Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
Requirements
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5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+)
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3+ years of hands-on experience with the Symfony framework
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Strong understanding and practical use of design patterns
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Solid experience with unit and integration testing (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar)
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Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
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Familiarity with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, or similar)
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Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code coverage, and deployment workflows
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Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain and defend technical decisions
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High ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability
Nice-to-Have
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Experience working with MongoDB
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Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript
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Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
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Experience working on high-availability or mission-critical systems
Benefits
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Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
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No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
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Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
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Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
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True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued