Posted at: 1 May
Lead Software Developer (Remote, Full-Time) [HR173]
Company
Smart Working Solutions is a London-based B2B staffing firm specializing in providing remote software developers to businesses in the technology sector, targeting a global market.
Remote Hiring Policy:
Smart Working Solutions embraces remote work and hires from various regions, including locations such as Pakistan, while integrating remote developers into client teams.
Job Type
Full-time
Full-timeAllowed Applicant Locations
Middle East
Middle EastJob Description
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of features across frontend, backend, integrations, and data layers
- Act as the technical authority for the team, reviewing code, guiding architectural decisions, and approving changes
- Drive improvements in code quality, security, testing, and release processes
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed, reduce technical debt, and enhance product development
- Identify risks early, break down work effectively, and support predictable sprint delivery
- Mentor and support developers, helping raise overall team capability and engineering standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Take ownership of production systems, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement
- Contribute hands-on to development, including refactoring and improving existing codebases
- Help reduce support overhead by improving system reliability and resolving root causes
Requirements
- Strong experience as a full-stack developer building modern web applications
- Proven experience working on live production systems with real users
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs and third-party integrations
- Solid experience with relational databases and transactional systems
- Experience working with cloud-hosted environments and CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on experience with technologies such as C#, .NET, SQL, and Azure
- Experience reviewing, refactoring, and improving existing codebases
- Practical experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, or similar) in development workflows
- Prior experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering role with ownership responsibilities
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to justify and communicate technical choices
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Comfortable working remotely with distributed teams and international stakeholders
- Proactive, accountable, and able to operate independently
Nice to Have
- Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams
- Background in SaaS, membership, booking, or payments platforms
- Experience working with legacy systems and modernising them incrementally
- Strong interest in improving engineering processes and team effectiveness
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
- 5-Day AI Training: Hands-on AI Academy onboarding to get you building with AI from day one
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.