Lead Software Developer (Remote,… at Smart Working… · India

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’re looking for a Lead Software Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a distributed engineering team. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on raising engineering standards, improving delivery confidence, and driving technical direction across a core product platform. This is not a pure management position; you’ll remain deeply involved in coding, architecture, and problem-solving while mentoring others and leading by example. You’ll work in a remote, cross-timezone environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality technical solutions. The role is ideal for someone who combines strong full-stack engineering expertise with ownership, pragmatism, and the ability to guide a team toward better practices and outcomes. 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’re looking for a Lead Software Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a distributed engineering team. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on raising engineering standards, improving delivery confidence, and driving technical direction across a core product platform. This is not a pure management position; you’ll remain deeply involved in coding, architecture, and problem-solving while mentoring others and leading by example. You’ll work in a remote, cross-timezone environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality technical solutions. The role is ideal for someone who combines strong full-stack engineering expertise with ownership, pragmatism, and the ability to guide a team toward better practices and outcomes.