Lead Backend Developer – Aviation Systems - Remote

Overview

As a Lead Backend Developer at Smart Working, you will be part of a community that values your contributions and supports your growth in a remote setting. You will focus on developing and maintaining backend systems for mission-critical aviation systems.

In Short

• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP, Symfony, and PHPUnit.
• Implement robust, secure backend architectures.
• Collaborate across teams to align business, technical, and testing goals.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure strong documentation.
• Mentor peers on best practices in development.
• Drive automation and recommend process improvements.
• Monitor, deploy, and troubleshoot features in production.
• Stay up to date with secure coding practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident resolution.
• Support a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in PHP.
• 1+ year of experience with Symfony.
• 1.5+ years of experience with PHPUnit.
• Experience with MongoDB, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and coding skills.
• Ability to work in an Agile environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to mentor and share knowledge.
• Adaptable and growth-oriented mindset.
• Operational readiness during on-call rotations.

Benefits

• Fixed shifts with no weekend work.
• Day 1 benefits including a laptop and full medical insurance.
• Supportive mentorship and community.
• Real work-life balance.
• A long-term home where contributions are valued.