--- title: 'Senior Backend Engineer – PHP/Symfony (Remote, Full-Time), PK - [HR191] at Smart Working Solutions' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-backend-engineer-php-symfony-remote-full-time-pk-hr191-smart-working-h6zskjbmc45w' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Backend Engineer – PHP/Symfony (Remote, Full-Time), PK - [HR191] at Smart Working Solutions - **Company:** Smart Working Solutions - **Location:** Pakistan - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/smart-working-solutions/a735f7c3-ad96-4c02-89b9-7c879f3543da ## Job description ## 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. Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to work in a truly remote-first world. ## 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. ## About Smart Working Solutions ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Smart Working provides a "Tech Talent as a Service" model, delivering rigorously vetted remote software engineers and AI specialists who are fully embedded into clients’ teams. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Oli Rowse (Co-Founder), Max Rowse (Co-Founder), Julian Rowse (Director & Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting - **Target customers**: B2B – mid‑market to enterprise clients in the UK and USA seeking to scale engineering teams without traditional hiring overhead - **Mission / purpose**: "Building high‑performance global engineering teams without the friction, risk, or overhead of legacy hiring models." ## Products & Services - **Tech Talent as a Service (TTaaS)**: A fully managed service that includes vetting, onboarding, payroll, HR administration, performance management, compliance, and continuous AI training. Engineers work the client’s hours, join their standups, and integrate into existing Slack/communication channels. Pricing starts at ~£20–£25/hour all‑inclusive. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: 123 employees (78% year‑over‑year growth); serves 60+ clients in the UK and USA - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed - **Growth Signals**: - 78% headcount growth YoY - Average engineer tenure of 26 months (low churn for the industry) - Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75 - ISO 27001 certified - 4‑stage vetting process that admits only ~1% of ~100,000 monthly applicants - Continuous AI Academy training for all engineers ## Competitive Advantages - **Rigorous vetting**: 4‑stage process (AI‑assisted screening, advanced technical assessments, communication tests, live technical interview) ensures top‑1% talent. - **Full embedding**: Engineers work the client’s exact hours, attend meetings, and use the client’s tools – eliminating the disconnect typical of offshore outsourcing. - **Low churn guarantee**: Average 26‑month tenure; if an engineer leaves, they are replaced at no extra cost. - **All‑inclusive pricing**: Single monthly invoice covers vetting, onboarding, payroll, HR, compliance, performance management, and AI training. - **Security & compliance**: ISO 27001 certified with comprehensive background screening. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling the “Tech Talent as a Service” model to more clients while maintaining high quality and low churn. - Continuous investment in AI training (AI Academy) to keep engineers ahead of emerging technologies. - Expanding the client base beyond the UK and USA into other English‑speaking markets. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & ratings**: Employer rating of 4.7/5 on LinkedIn (196 reviews) with strong scores for work‑life balance (4.7), compensation (4.5), culture (4.6), and career growth (4.5). - **Remote‑first**: All roles are fully remote, with engineers distributed across 18 countries. The model supports full‑time, contractual, and part‑time engagements. - **Stability & impact**: Engineers work directly with 60+ clients on meaningful products and receive continuous training in AI and modern tech stacks. - **Support**: Dedicated Account Managers and Customer Success teams handle performance, compliance, and career development. - **Perks**: All‑inclusive payroll handling, no lock‑in contracts (1‑month calibration + 6‑month minimum), and a replacement guarantee. ## Sources 1. [smartworking.io](https://smartworking.io/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/smartworkingsolutions) 3. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/smart-working-solutions) 4. 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