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

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. This role is ideal for someone with strong JavaScript and TypeScript expertise across React.js, Angular, Node.js, and NestJS, with experience designing microservices-based systems and RESTful APIs. You will work across frontend, backend, cloud, DevOps, and AI-assisted development workflows, supporting the delivery of high-performance, reliable, and maintainable applications. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to technical architecture, production-grade cloud deployments, and modern engineering practices using GCP, Docker, Docker Compose, CI/CD pipelines, and AI development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React.js, Angular, Node.js, and NestJS.
• Architect and implement microservices-based systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Build responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using React.js and Angular.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on Google Cloud Platform.
• Configure and maintain Cloud Run, Load Balancers, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and related GCP services.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Containerize applications using Docker.
• Manage local development environments with Docker Compose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Optimize system performance.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Cursor, and other modern coding assistants to improve productivity and code quality.
• Deliver scalable and maintainable applications.
• Successfully deploy and manage cloud-native solutions.
• Ensure high application performance and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical leadership.
• Drive development efficiency through modern engineering practices and AI-assisted workflows.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Extensive experience with Node.js and NestJS.
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with React.js.
• Strong experience with Angular.
• Knowledge of modern frontend architecture, state management, and component-based design.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience deploying applications using Cloud Run.
• Experience configuring and managing Load Balancers.
• Strong understanding of Docker and Docker Compose.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and production deployments.
• Familiarity with cloud networking, security, and monitoring.
• Experience working with SQL, Postgres, and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of scalable system design and software architecture patterns.
• Experience handling production-grade applications.
• Experience using AI development tools such as Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for code generation, debugging, documentation, and productivity improvements.

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.