Lead Software Developer (Remote, Full-Time) [HR173]

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’re looking for a Lead Software Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a distributed engineering team. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on raising engineering standards, improving delivery confidence, and driving technical direction across a core product platform.

This is not a pure management position; you’ll remain deeply involved in coding, architecture, and problem-solving while mentoring others and leading by example. You’ll work in a remote, cross-timezone environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality technical solutions.

The role is ideal for someone who combines strong full-stack engineering expertise with ownership, pragmatism, and the ability to guide a team toward better practices and outcomes.

• Lead the design and implementation of features across frontend, backend, integrations, and data layers
• Act as the technical authority for the team, reviewing code, guiding architectural decisions, and approving changes
• Drive improvements in code quality, security, testing, and release processes
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed, reduce technical debt, and enhance product development
• Identify risks early, break down work effectively, and support predictable sprint delivery
• Mentor and support developers, helping raise overall team capability and engineering standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Take ownership of production systems, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement
• Contribute hands-on to development, including refactoring and improving existing codebases
• Help reduce support overhead by improving system reliability and resolving root causes

• Strong experience as a full-stack developer building modern web applications
• Proven experience working on live production systems with real users
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and third-party integrations
• Solid experience with relational databases and transactional systems
• Experience working with cloud-hosted environments and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as C#, .NET, SQL, and Azure
• Experience reviewing, refactoring, and improving existing codebases
• Practical experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, or similar) in development workflows
• Prior experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering role with ownership responsibilities
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to justify and communicate technical choices
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Comfortable working remotely with distributed teams and international stakeholders
• Proactive, accountable, and able to operate independently

• Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams
• Background in SaaS, membership, booking, or payments platforms
• Experience working with legacy systems and modernising them incrementally
• Strong interest in improving engineering processes and team effectiveness

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

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.