Senior Full Stack Developer (Remote, Contractual) [HR214]

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.
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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 production platform
Deliver new features across the existing product
Implement incremental backend API improvements
Support the Studio product in production
Work across a backend-heavy full-stack split of approximately 70% backend and 30% frontend
Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and NestJS
Contribute to frontend development using Angular
Work with containerised services using Docker and Docker Compose
Collaborate within an existing team while self-managing day-to-day delivery
Follow established codebase patterns and deployment processes
Independently design and document APIs
Deliver thoroughly and on time in a maintenance-focused environment
Requirements
Overall 8+ years of experince
4+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js and/or NestJS
3+ years of hands-on experience with Angular
3+ years of hands-on experience with Docker and Docker Compose
4+ years of hands-on experience with REST API design
4–6 years minimum overall professional experience
1+ year of working experience with AI tools such as Claude, MCP, or LLM APIs
Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Cursor
Mid to Senior level engineering experience
Strong backend capability with the ability to contribute to frontend development
Ability to independently design and document APIs
Ability to work within an existing team while managing day-to-day work independently
Ability to follow established engineering and deployment patterns
Thorough approach to maintenance work with timely delivery
Nice to Have
2+ years of experience with GCP and Cloud Run
2+ years of experience with Swagger or API documentation
Strong API discipline as a substitute for Swagger or API documentation experience
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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Work arrangement
Yes