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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
We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend systems. You will work across modern backend frameworks, databases, cloud platforms, real-time communication, and DevOps tooling.
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
- Strong hands-on 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
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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