Senior Back End Developer

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

Senior

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Ensure 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 needs.
• Write tested, production-grade code (Jest, Postman) to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Work with the DevOps team to support deployments and CI/CD (exposure to Docker/Kubernetes beneficial).

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in development.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript, building and scaling backend systems.
• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL (SQL databases), including schema design and query optimisation.
• 5+ 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 code.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with front-end, DevOps, and product teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with MongoDB (NoSQL)
• Knowledge of GraphQL (Apollo)
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and deployment

Benefits

• 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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