Backend Software Engineer - Scala / Distributed Systems [HR170]

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 looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale a modern platform powering a no-code product and AI-driven services. 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. This is a hands-on engineering role suited for someone who values autonomy, pragmatism, and building high-quality systems that operate at scale. 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.