Cochin Remote (Global)

Smart Working Solutions is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer – PHP & Symfony (Remote, Full-Time) [HR129]

About the Role

Join a team where your technical leadership shapes reliable, large-scale systems. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll design and maintain backend services powering mission-critical aviation and fuel management solutions. Working remotely, you'll take ownership of API architecture, code quality, and incident resolution while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services using PHP and Symfony
  • Lead code reviews, enforce testing standards, and ensure strong test coverage with PHPUnit
  • Break down complex features into deliverable tasks and support accurate sprint planning
  • Monitor, deploy, and troubleshoot systems across staging and production environments
  • Respond to incidents during on-call rotations with a focus on fast, effective resolution
  • Mentor team members in TDD, BDD, DDD, and secure development practices
  • Champion clean, modular architecture and advocate for long-term maintainability
  • Stay current with evolving tools, security standards, and best practices, including OWASP guidelines

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of professional experience with PHP
  • At least one year of hands-on Symfony framework experience in a production environment
  • 1.5+ years using PHPUnit for robust test-driven development
  • Strong understanding of software design, testing, and system reliability

Nice to Have

  • Experience with MongoDB, Docker, or Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or Node.js
  • Knowledge of API design and integration patterns

Work Environment

This is a full-time, remote role with fixed working hours: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST during summer and 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM IST in winter. Weekends are fully off—no on-call duties or weekend work. You’ll receive a company laptop and full medical insurance from day one, along with access to mentorship, internal forums, and a culture that values long-term growth and inclusion.

We value integrity, excellence, and ambition. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your development is supported, this is it.

Required Skills
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted a month ago