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

<div> <p><strong>About Smart Working</strong></p> <p>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.<br>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></p> <p><br>We are looking for a<strong> Senior Backend Engineer </strong>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.</p> <p>You will play a key role in developing reliable, high-quality systems using <strong>Python, PostgreSQL, and GCP</strong>, contributing to architecture decisions and ensuring systems are performant, secure, and maintainable in a production environment.</p> </div> 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.