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 Mid-Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a small, fast-moving development team working on a new sports gaming product. This is an ongoing, long-term role with a strong focus on backend development, supporting the launch of the first football-based product and its evolution into additional sports.You will work closely with a small group of engineers and a dedicated design house, contributing directly to meeting a critical launch deadline and shaping the technical foundation of the platform. The role requires speed, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities
Build and develop backend services primarily using Java and Spring Boot
Support the delivery of the first product release (Pitch Point) ahead of the planned launch date
Work closely with another engineer to deliver features quickly and accurately
Contribute to infrastructure and DevOps-related tasks to support deployment and reliability
Maintain, iterate, and improve the football version of the game post-launch
Support the development of future games for other sports
Collaborate with a design house on UX/UI and product requirements
Balance delivery speed with code quality in a fast-paced development environment Requirements
3+ years of experience with Java in backend development (core requirement)
3+ years of experience with Spring Boot building production-ready services
2+ years of experience with infrastructure / DevOps, supporting deployments and environments
Experience working primarily on backend systems, with a small front-end contribution
Ability to work effectively in a small team and deliver against tight deadlines
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment with evolving priorities Nice to have
Experience with React (front-end exposure only; not a core requirement)
Experience designing for performance and scalability
Strong backend and infrastructure experience that can offset limited front-end exposure 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.
Smart Working is a remote-first talent platform that connects skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. The company's mission is to break down geographic barriers and help people discover meaningful work with teams that invest in their success. Smart Working operates as a marketplace for remote employment opportunities, focusing on matching experienced engineers and technical professionals with venture capital-backed startups and established companies. The platform is recognized as one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor, with a particular emphasis on supporting remote careers for professionals in India and connecting them with UK-based and global teams.
