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

About Smart Working

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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