Senior Backend Engineer – PHP/Symfony (Remote, Full-Time), PK - [HR191]
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smart-working-solutions Senior Backend Engineer – PHP/Symfony (Remote, Full-Time), PK - [HR191]
About Smart Working
At Smart Working, we believe the right job should do more than just look good on your CV. It should feel right every single day. We’re not just offering remote roles. We’re building meaningful career paths for people who want to grow with global teams that value their impact.
Our mission is to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with long-term, full-time roles that make a difference. We partner with companies that invest in your success and empower you to thrive, personally and professionally.
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About the Role
Important: Laravel-only experience is not qualifying — proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!!
We’re hiring a Senior Symfony & PHP Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain the core backend systems of our products. You’ll work as part of an Agile team, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build scalable, reliable features that solve real-world problems.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys clean code, leading technical discussions, mentoring others, and shipping tested solutions that meet business needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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
Must-Have Skills
- 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)
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline workflows
Benefits
- Fixed Shifts: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM PKT (Summer) | 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM PKT (Winter)
- No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
- 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
At Smart Working, you’re more than a remote developer. You’re part of a growing team that believes in doing great work, supporting each other, and building a career with purpose.
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
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- How many years of hands-on experience do you have in backend development using PHP?
- How many years of experience do you have with Symfony?
- Is your Symfony development experience clearly visible in your CV and/or LinkedIn profile? Please note that only candidates with explicit/visible Symfony experience on their profile will move forward.
- When was the last time you worked with Symfony?
- How many years of experience do you have with PHPUnit (for testing)?
- How many years of experience do you have with MongoDB?
- How many years of experience do you have in designing and implementing APIs for backend systems?
- Have you previously conducted code reviews, providing feedback to align implementations with coding standards and best practices?
- Please respond truthfully. What is your level of spoken and written English?
- Are you comfortable working the fixed shift hours of 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM UK time, Monday to Friday, ensuring at least 6 hours of overlap with UK business hours?
- We are looking for candidates who can start within the next 30 days. ⚠️ Providing false or misleading information will result in disqualification. Candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to upload proof of their notice period or last working day before meeting the client. When is your earliest realistic start date?
- What is your current salary in PKR PER YEAR? We will cross-check references later in the process. optional
- What is your minimum expected salary in PKR PER YEAR? optional
- Are you open to negotiation?
- Do you acknowledge that submitting more than one application for the same role, or providing any false or misleading information, will automatically and permanently disqualify you from the recruitment process?