Backend Software Engineer - Scala / Distributed Systems [HR170] at smart-working-solutions

<div> <p><strong>About Smart Working</strong><br>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale a modern platform powering a no-code product and AI-driven services.</p> <p>In this role, you will work across backend systems and platform services, including the integration layer that connects third-party customer support tools with a proprietary AI platform. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of key components, design scalable architectures, and deliver impactful features in a fast-moving environment.</p> <p>This is a hands-on engineering role suited for someone who values autonomy, pragmatism, and building high-quality systems that operate at scale.</p> </div> Responsibilities • Build and deliver new features across the platform, including no-code functionality, analytics, admin tools, and data management systems • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and distributed systems • Own the architecture and delivery of scalable, reliable backend components • Design and implement APIs for both internal and external system integrations • Develop and maintain integrations with third-party systems and services • Collaborate closely with product and internal stakeholders to shape and deliver solutions • Ensure systems are maintainable, scalable, and aligned with best engineering practices • Contribute to technical decisions and continuously improve system architecture Requirements • 2+ years of professional experience with Scala • Experience with JVM-based languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin) • Strong understanding of functional programming principles and experience with functional programming libraries • Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL • Experience designing and building microservices-based architectures • Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and tooling such as AWS • Experience using Docker and containerised environments • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently • Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems Nice to Have • Experience working on AI-driven or data-heavy platforms • Experience building integration layers between systems • Familiarity with no-code or low-code platforms • Experience working in fast-paced, product-focused environments • Strong ownership mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision • Interest in building scalable distributed systems 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.