Software Developer (TypeScript + PHP/Symfony) (Remote, Full-Time) [AS208]

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

As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs that support long-term product development. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on TypeScript and PHP (Symfony), contributing to reliable, well-structured systems that integrate with cloud services and external platforms.

This is a long-term position, suited to someone who enjoys working on evolving products, collaborating with other engineers, and taking ownership of features from development through to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using TypeScript and PHP (Symfony)
• Build and consume APIs, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and well-documented
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of existing systems and services
• Collaborate with other engineers to deliver features aligned with product and technical goals
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering best practices
• Support deployments and ongoing operation of services in a cloud-based environment
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and technical improvements as part of ongoing development

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience with TypeScript in a production environment
• 3+ years of experience with PHP, including hands-on work with Symfony
• 1+ year of experience designing and working with APIs
• Experience building and maintaining backend services for long-term products
• Familiarity with cloud-based development and deployment concepts
• Ability to work collaboratively within an engineering team while taking ownership of assigned work

Nice to Have

• 1+ year of experience with AWS, particularly working with cloud-hosted services
• 1+ year of experience with DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases
• Exposure to event-driven or distributed systems
• Experience improving performance, scalability, or reliability of backend services
• Interest in learning and evolving with cloud-native technologies over time

Benefits

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) \u007C 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.