
Backend engineer at Weekday AI. This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Min Experience: 7 years. JobType: full-time. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced . Senior Backend Engineer. to join our growing engineering team. This is a key role responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance backend systems that power our core products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions that are reliable, secure, and efficient.. Key Responsibilities:. . Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient backend systems using modern programming languages and frameworks. . . Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices. . . Develop and integrate RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to support mobile and web applications. . . Optimize system performance for scalability, reliability, and low latency. . . Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making. . . Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployments. . . Debug production issues and lead root cause analysis to deliver timely resolutions. . . Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. . . Ensure system security through best practices in access control, data protection, and secure coding. . . Maintain high standards for testability and quality assurance through automated testing and monitoring. . . Required Skills & Qualifications:. . . 7–9 years of backend development experience. in a product-based or high-scale environment. . . Expertise in . backend programming languages. such as . Java, Golang, Python, or Node.js. . . . Strong understanding of . data structures, algorithms, and system design principles. . . . Experience with . relational and NoSQL databases. such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis. . . Proficient in building and consuming APIs (REST/GraphQL). . . Strong experience with . microservices architecture. , containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). . . Familiarity with . cloud platforms. such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and related services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, Cloud Functions). . . Exposure to . CI/CD pipelines. , version control (Git), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) is a plus. . . Solid understanding of application security, authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT). . . Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. . . Nice to Have:. . Experience with . event-driven architectures. (Kafka, RabbitMQ). . . Exposure to observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog. . . Knowledge of performance tuning, memory profiling, and debugging tools.. . Company Location: India.