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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
As a 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.
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 backend 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.
If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.
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