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Senior Full Stack Developer (Remote, Contractual) [HR187]

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 4+ years of experience with Node.js and/or NestJS
  • 3+ years of experience with Angular, 1.5 years with React
  • 3+ years of experience with Docker and/or Docker Compose
  • 4+ years of experience with REST API design

Requirements:

  • Maintain and enhance a live, feature-complete production platform.
  • Build new features across the backend and frontend.
  • Deliver incremental backend API improvements.
  • Independently design and document APIs.

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer with 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, building scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions.  You will support a live, feature-complete Studio product in production, with a focus on maintenance, new feature delivery, and incremental backend API improvements. The role is approximately 70% backend and 30% frontend, working mainly with Node.js, NestJS, Angular, Docker, and Docker Compose.

All services are containerised using Docker and deployed on Google Cloud Run via Artifact Registry. You will work within an existing team and codebase, following established engineering patterns and deployment processes.


Responsibilities
  • Maintain and enhance a live, feature-complete production platform.

  • Build new features across the backend and frontend.

  • Deliver incremental backend API improvements.

  • Support the Studio product in production.

  • Work primarily on backend development, with some frontend contribution.

  • Independently design and document APIs.

  • Follow existing codebase patterns and deployment pipelines.

  • Collaborate within an existing engineering team while self-managing day to day.

  • Support containerised services deployed through the existing cloud deployment setup.

  • Use AI-assisted development tools comfortably as part of the engineering workflow.


  • Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience with Node.js and/or NestJS.

  • 3+ years of experience with Angular.& 1.5 years with React

  • 3+ years of experience with Docker and/or Docker Compose.

  • 4+ years of experience with REST API design.

  • 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.

  • 2+ years of experience with Swagger and/or API documentation, or strong API discipline.

  • 1+ year of working experience with AI tools such as Claude, MCP, LLM APIs, or similar.

  • Mid to Senior level engineering experience.

  • 4–6 years minimum professional experience, with 8+ years ideal.

  • Ability to independently design and document APIs.

  • Ability to work in a mostly independent way while collaborating with an existing team.

  • Ability to follow established patterns in an existing codebase and deployment pipeline.


  • Nice to Have
  • 1+ year of experience with microservices architecture.


  • 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 working assets

  • Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared

  • True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

  • 5-Day AI Training: Hands-on AI Academy onboarding to get you building with AI from day one 

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