[HR110] Senior Backend Developer (Remote, Full-Time)

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About the role

Senior Backend Developer, you’ll design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs with Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. You’ll ensure reliability, security, and performance at scale, while collaborating closely with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality features.This is a hands-on role for an engineer who takes ownership, troubleshoots complex backend issues, and writes clean, production-grade code. To succeed, you’ll need to be a problem-solver, highly collaborative, and detail-oriented, with strong breadth across APIs, databases, and cloud-native practices.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQLEnsure system reliability, security, and performance, following API security best practices (JWT/OAuth)Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to deliver features that meet business and user needsWrite tested, production-grade code (Jest, Postman) to ensure quality and maintainabilityWork with the DevOps team to support deployments and CI/CD (exposure to Docker/Kubernetes beneficial)Requirements8+ years of professional experience in backend development5+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript, building and scaling backend systems5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL (SQL databases), including schema design and query optimisation5+ years of experience designing and scaling REST APIs, with strong knowledge of security best practices (JWT/OAuth)Proven ability to deliver production-ready APIs, optimise database performance, and write secure, maintainable codeStrong collaboration skills to work effectively with front-end, DevOps, and product teamsNice to haveExperience with MongoDB (NoSQL)Knowledge of GraphQL (Apollo)Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and deploymentBenefitsFixed 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 wordsDay 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valuedAt 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.