Senior Software Engineer – Backend

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

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.

Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.


About the Role


Senior Backend Developer


This role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to build production-grade services that scale. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
  • Build scalable APIs using Nest.js and Express.js
  • Design, implement, and optimize databases using PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Use Prisma ORM for efficient data modeling and database interactions
  • Build and optimize RESTful and GraphQL (Apollo) APIs
  • Implement WebSockets for real-time communication
  • Ensure robust security using JWT, OAuth, and API security best practices
  • Perform unit testing with Jest or Mocha, and API testing with Postman
  • Implement caching & messaging solutions using Redis (Pub/Sub)
  • Use Docker for containerization and Kubernetes (K8s / K3s) for orchestration
  • Employ Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Workflows for automated deployments
  • Work with cloud platforms - AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Work with S3 object storage (or equivalents) for managing data and assets
  • Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality features
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend performance across distributed systems


Requirements

  • 8+ years total backend development experience with Node.js and Typescript

  • Experience using backend frameworks

    Nest.js and/or Express.js

  • Experience with

    PostgreSQL and MongoDB

    in production
  • Experience using

    Prisma ORM

  • Solid experience building

    RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs (Apollo)

  • Experience implementing

    WebSockets

  • Strong understanding of

    API security (JWT, OAuth)

  • Experience writing automated tests with

    Jest, Mocha, and API testing with Postman

  • Experience with

    Redis (Pub/Sub)

    for caching and messaging
  • Hands-on experience with

    Docker, Kubernetes (K8s/K3s)

  • Experience with

    Terraform for IaC

  • Experience with

    CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Workflows

  • Experience working with

    AWS, GCP, and/or Azure

  • Experience managing

    object storage

    such as

    S3


Nice to Have

  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of event-driven systems or message queues
  • Exposure to serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions)


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


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