[HR112] Mid-Level PHP Developer (Remote, Full-Time)

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.

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About the role

As a Mid-Level PHP Developer, you’ll be part of a high-performing engineering squad (6–8 engineers, QEs, PO, and DM) contributing to the development and maintenance of modern Laravel-based services. You’ll deliver production-ready features, work with APIs and integrations, and ensure code quality through testing and best practices.

This opportunity begins as a 3-month, high-impact project where you’ll deliver real value from day one. For strong performers, it’s also a pathway to a long-term contract of up to 2 years — giving you the best of both worlds: the excitement of an immediate challenge and the stability of extended career growth

This role requires someone comfortable working on relatively new codebases (<18 months old) that were originally built by an external agency, with limited documentation. To succeed, you’ll need a collaborative mindset, strong accountability, and the ability to write maintainable, well-tested code in a fast-moving environment.

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code using Laravel, Eloquent, and DTOs
• Implement and test RESTful APIs and Auth0 integrations across multiple repositories
• Contribute to code quality and observability through unit and feature tests, SonarLint/SonarQube, and Datadog logging/metrics
• Work closely within a squad to refine user stories, share knowledge, and support teammates
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, raising blockers early, and ensuring delivery aligns with coding standards
  

• 3+ years of professional experience as a PHP Developer
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Laravel Framework, building web applications
• Familiarity with Laravel features such as Use Cases, Traits, and Service Container (Dependency Injection)
• 2+ years of experience with Eloquent ORM and DTO patterns, structuring clean data transfer between layers
• 1+ year of practical experience with PHPUnit, writing and maintaining unit tests
• Strong collaboration and communication skills: open to feedback, shares updates in stand-ups, and documents work as needed
• Comfortable working on new codebases with limited documentation
  

• Experience with RESTful APIs and distributed integration patterns (e.g. Saga), including Auth0 identity management
• Exposure to AWS Cloud Services (e.g. EC2, S3, Lambda)
• Familiarity with Terraform and Octopus Deploy for infrastructure as code and automated deployments
• Experience with SonarLint/SonarQube and Datadog for improving code quality and observability
• A proactive and quality-driven mindset, with curiosity to explore new tools and best practices
  

• 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.

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