Lead PHP Engineer (Remote, Full-Time)

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should feel right — not just look right on paper. This isn’t just another remote role. This is belonging remotely — and that’s a big difference. From day one, you're supported, valued, and part of a genuine community. We're proud to be one of the highest-rated companies on Glassdoor India. 

With one vision in mind — “Geographical limitations should not dictate access to talent” — Smart Working helps great people build long-term, full-time remote careers with exceptional UK teams. We’ve created a culture where you're backed from day one and given the space to grow — personally and professionally.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Lead PHP Engineer for a global leader in sports and e-commerce innovation. You’ll lead a high-performing technology team, delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions using Symfony, Laravel, and Node.js, and shaping system architecture that powers world-class online shopping experiences across a diverse portfolio of sporting brands.

This is a permanent, full-time role, ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys mentoring and managing developers, and is excited to drive technical excellence across products used by customers across the UK and internationally.

• Leading and actively contributing to hands-on development within a Scrum-based team to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Managing and mentoring developers through line management, goal setting, performance reviews, and Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• Designing and implementing scalable, maintainable system architectures that balance monolithic and microservices approaches.
• Delivering high-quality features using PHP, Symfony, Laravel, Node.js, and MySQL within the first development sprint.
• Setting up or improving CI/CD pipelines, code review processes, and testing practices (Docker, Git, TDD, BDD).

• Symfony (required)
• Laravel (required)
• Experience working in a senior or lead engineering role (required)
• Node.js (nice to have)

• Proven leadership mindset with the ability to manage people, mentor teams, and drive technical excellence.
• Strong communication skills, capable of clear cross-team collaboration and articulation of technical challenges and solutions.
• Focus on continuous process improvement, always seeking ways to enhance technical and agile practices for better team outcomes.

• 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 home 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.🧡