Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer

Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer Were hiring a Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to work on missioncritical backend systems where code quality, reliability, and accountability are nonnegotiable. This role goes far beyond feature delivery its about engineering craftsmanship, technical ownership, and building systems you can truly stand behind. Important: Laravelonly experience is not qualifying proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!! About the Role Youll 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. The role is ideal for someone who values clean architecture, TestDriven Development, thoughtful technical decisions, and mentoring others while building robust, scalable solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain highquality backend systems using PHP and Symfony Own features endtoend, from ticket creation and technical design to production release Write clean, stronglytyped, maintainable, and testable code that meets strict quality standards Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently Build and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage using PHPUnit and similar tools Follow and promote TestDriven Development (TDD) practices Use static analysis, linters, and code quality tools to ensure reliability and consistency Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions Break down complex initiatives into welldefined, actionable tasks and guide implementation Monitor systems and participate in a rotating oncall schedule when required Promote secure coding practices and ensure code is free from known vulnerabilities Document architecture, decisions, and processes to support teamwide knowledge sharing Mentor junior and midlevel engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture Requirements 5+ years of professional experience with PHP (7.4 / 8+) 3+ years of handson experience with the Symfony framework Strong understanding and practical use of design patterns Solid experience with unit and integration testing (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar) Handson experience with TestDriven Development (TDD) Familiarity with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm, or similar) Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code coverage, and deployment workflows Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain and defend technical decisions High ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability NicetoHave Experience working with MongoDB Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and/or TypeScript Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes Experience working on highavailability or missioncritical systems Benefits Fixed shifts: 12:00PM 9:30PM IST (Summer) | 1:00PM 10:30PM IST (Winter) No weekend work real worklife balance, not just words Day1 benefits: laptop and full medical insurance provided Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared Longterm career where your contributions are valued We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer Were hiring a Senior PHP & Symfony Software Engineer to work on missioncritical backend systems where code quality, reliability, and accountability are nonnegotiable. This role goes far beyond feature delivery its about engineering craftsmanship, technical ownership, and building systems you can truly stand behind. Important: Laravelonly experience is not qualifying proven Symfony experience is mandatory!!! About the Role Youll 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. The role is ideal for someone who values clean architecture, TestDriven Development, thoughtful technical decisions, and mentoring others while building robust, scalable solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain highquality backend systems using PHP and Symfony Own features endtoend, from ticket creation and technical design to production release Write clean, stronglytyped, maintainable, and testable code that meets strict quality standards Apply design patterns thoughtfully and consistently Build and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage using PHPUnit a