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Senior Backend Engineer (Python, PostgreSQL, GCP) (Remote, Full-Time) [HR165]

Posted 3 months ago

RemoteIndia

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 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
  • 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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    Workplace
    Remote
    Location
    India
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    Smart Working is Tech Talent as a Service - building high-performance global engineering teams without the friction, risk, or overhead of legacy hiring models. A low-churn model that ensures you get exactly the right talent you need - on time, every time... with long-term support. 🌍 We hire exceptional engineers locally and offer stable, remote, and impactful roles helping build meaningful technology. Our fully-embedded teams help 60+ clients in the UK and USA build serious products and solutions. 🔁 Long-term support - we manage talent across the full lifecycle, from vetting to payroll, so you can focus on what matters most: building your business. ✨ What makes Smart Working different: ✅ Top 1% rigorously vetted global talent ✅ Fully embedded, culturally aligned teams working your hours ✅ Full support across performance, payroll, compliance, and HR operations ✅ Continuous AI training - future-proofed, super-efficient teams We don’t just fill seats. We build great tech teams that last - and deliver.

    Employees
    576
    Industry
    IT Services and IT Consulting
    Headquarters
    London
    Specialties
    Software Development Custom Software Solutions Product Engineering End-to-End Software Delivery Scalable Application Development Cloud-Native Development Web Application Development Backend & API Development Frontend Engineering Full-Stack Development Technology Consulting Digital Product Development System Architecture & Design Platform Engineering Agile Software Delivery DevOps & CI/CD Enablement Quality Engineering & Automation Data-Driven Applications Secure & Compliant Software Systems Long-Term Technology Partnerships

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    Geetika Nandwani

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