Chennai Remote (Global) Employment

Smart Working Solutions is hiring a Backend Software Engineer - Scala / Distributed Systems [HR170]

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy new platform features, including no-code tools, analytics, administrative interfaces, and data handling systems
  • Create, refine, and support backend services and distributed system architectures
  • Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable backend components
  • Define and build APIs for internal use and external integrations
  • Maintain and expand integrations with third-party platforms and services
  • Partner with product teams and internal stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions
  • Ensure systems are built for long-term maintainability, scalability, and adherence to engineering best practices
  • Participate in architectural decisions and drive continuous improvements in system design

Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of professional Scala experience
  • Hands-on experience with JVM languages such as Java or Kotlin
  • Solid grasp of functional programming concepts and related libraries
  • Proficiency in SQL and practical experience with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
  • Experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems
  • Background in developing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and tools, particularly AWS
  • Experience working with Docker and containerized environments
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
  • Strong analytical and independent problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to design systems that are both scalable and maintainable

Nice to Have

  • Experience contributing to AI-powered or data-intensive platforms
  • Background in building integration layers between disparate systems
  • Exposure to no-code or low-code development environments
  • Track record in fast-moving, product-oriented settings
  • Demonstrated ownership and ability to operate with minimal oversight
  • Passion for building and improving distributed systems at scale

Benefits

  • Consistent working hours: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST during summer; 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST in winter
  • No weekend duties, ensuring genuine work-life balance
  • Immediate access to benefits: company-issued laptop and full medical insurance from day one
  • Access to meaningful support: mentorship programs, community forums, and idea-sharing platforms
  • Opportunity for long-term growth in an inclusive environment where contributions are recognized

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

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

Required Skills
ScalaJVM-based languagesfunctional programming librariescloud infrastructuretooling such asDockercontainerised environmentsInfrastructure as Code tools such as Terno-code or low-code platforms ScalaJVM-based languagesfunctional programming librariescloud infrastructuretooling such asDockercontainerised environmentsInfrastructure as Code tools such as Terno-code or low-code platforms
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Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted 9 days ago