Smart Working Solutions

Senior PHP Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) [HRPS131]

Smart Working Solutions India 1 day ago
engineering
About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.

About the role

This is a Senior PHP Engineer position within a Scrum-based development environment, focused on building and delivering high-quality software using PHP as the core technology. The role is designed for an experienced engineer who brings strong PHP fundamentals and a pragmatic approach to software delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional, Scrum-based development teams to design, build, and deliver high-quality software solutions
  • Develop and maintain robust, production-ready PHP features across existing and new systems
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to their technical growth through code reviews and guidance
  • Drive and promote best engineering practices, including test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and strong software design standards
  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong, hands-on expertise in PHP as a primary programming language
  • Proven ability to deliver maintainable, high-quality PHP code in production environments
  • Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
  • Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across engineering and product teams
  • Comfortable contributing to testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines
  • Nice to have

  • Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
  • Familiarity with Laravel (beneficial, not required)
  • Experience integrating APIs
  • Exposure to Docker and CI/CD tooling
  • Experience working with AWS
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases
  • Some experience with JavaScript or React
  • Prior experience leading tasks or mentoring
  • 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, not just words
  • 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
  • At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

    Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

    If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. 

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