Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote, Contractual) EU [WN-11] About Smart Working At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day.
This isnt just another remote opportunity - its about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are.
From day one, youre 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 youre 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 As a Full Stack Software Engineer, youll play a vital role in building digital solutions that power our partners products.
Youll work across front-end and back-end to ensure usability, scalability, and performance, tackling technical challenges with modern tools and frameworks.
This opportunity begins as a 6-month, high-impact project where youll deliver real value from day one.
For strong performers, its also a pathway to a long-term contract of up to 2 years giving you the best of both worlds: the excitement of an immediate challenge and the stability of extended career growth.
Youll thrive here if youre passionate about high-quality applications, eager to work with cutting-edge technologies, and proactive about driving innovation in an agile, international environment.
Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, performant UIs and app architectures, balancing user experience with resource constraints.
Develop across the stack with React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and modern frameworks (Next.js, Vite).
Work with SQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, and indexing/search tools like Elastic, OpenSearch, or Solr.
Build and consume APIs (REST or GraphQL), handling caching and offline support with React Query or Apollo.
Manage application state using patterns/tools such as Redux, Context API, or Zustand.
Ensure quality with unit, integration, and E2E testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Puppeteer, Mocha).
Apply microservices architecture principles and containerization with Docker.
Build responsive UIs that adapt to varied devices and screen sizes.
Collaborate in an agile team, communicating effectively with peers and stakeholders to deliver business value.
Requirements 5+ years of professional experience with TypeScript/JavaScript.
3+ years of experience with React.js, using latest features.
3+ years of experience with Node.js, using latest features.
Strong experience with state management (Redux, Context API, Zustand).
Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL).
Experience with indexing/search tools (Elastic, OpenSearch, Solr).
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL, including caching/offline via React Query or Apollo.
Hands-on experience with Docker and microservices architecture.
Proficiency with unit, integration, and E2E testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Puppeteer, Mocha).
Proven ability to deliver responsive UI development.
Experience with at least one modern framework (Next.js or Vite).
Nice to have Experience with Azure services (Service Bus, Blob Storage, Table Storage, Secrets, Managed Identity).
Exposure to Kubernetes