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.
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About the Role
We’re looking for a Full-Stack Developer with proven experience in the Gaming Industry to join our team. In this role, you’ll work across Java backend services and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frontends to build reliable, scalable applications used across multiple game-related products and internal platforms.
You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product teams to deliver new features, improve existing systems, and contribute to core platform capabilities that support live games, game operations, and player-facing features. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full stack and has experience building tools, services, or pipelines that support game development or live game environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain features across both front-end and back-end systems used in game development workflows or live game operations.Build clean, secure, and maintainable code using Java, Spring Boot, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.Help design and extend RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components that integrate with gaming systems, tools, or services.Work with containerized and scalable environments using Docker and Kubernetes.Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Perforce, or Bamboo, especially in contexts supporting game builds or live game deployments.Write automated tests to ensure quality and reliability for systems that may support real-time or high-traffic game features.Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining existing codebases—including legacy components—often tied to game tooling or production workflows.
Requirements
Professional experience working in the gaming industry (e.g., game studios, game platforms, live operations teams, game tooling/engine teams).Experience as a full-stack or backend/frontend developer.Strong knowledge of Java and the Java ecosystem.Experience with Spring Boot or similar backend frameworks.Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one modern frontend framework (React preferred).Familiarity with microservices concepts and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Basic understanding of version control and CI/CD workflows, ideally including game-industry tools like Perforce.Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a cross-disciplinary team.Interest in learning new tools, technologies, and best practices.
Nice to Have
Experience with AWS or another major cloud provider.Knowledge of Terraform, Helm, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.Exposure to event-driven or messaging systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ).Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Datadog).Experience modernizing legacy systems or migrating older game-backed services.Familiarity with design systems or UI component libraries.Interest in DevOps practices, build engineering, or automated deployment pipelines for game-related services.
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 wordsDay 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue 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.
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