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
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale robust backend systems that power high-performance, data-driven applications. This is a backend-focused role (90% backend / 10% frontend), ideal for someone who thrives in building scalable services and working with modern cloud infrastructure.
You will play a key role in developing reliable, high-quality systems using Python, PostgreSQL, and GCP, contributing to architecture decisions and ensuring systems are performant, secure, and maintainable in a production environment.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python
Develop and optimise database solutions using PostgreSQL
Work with GCP services to build and maintain cloud-native applications
Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
Ensure high levels of performance, reliability, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end
Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and infrastructure issues
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes
Requirements
Python (5+ years) – strong experience building scalable backend systems and APIs
PostgreSQL (4+ years) – experience designing schemas, writing efficient queries, and optimising database performance
GCP (3+ years) – experience building and deploying applications using Google Cloud Platform
Strong experience building production-grade, scalable systems
Solid understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems
Experience working with cloud-native applications and services
Ability to contribute to technical decision-making and system design
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
Exposure to frontend technologies (given small frontend involvement)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices
Familiarity with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
Experience working in high-growth or product-focused environments
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
