Software Development Engineer - II

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

As a Software Development Engineer - II, you will be a key member of the engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance backend systems that power innovative flex-space solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative mindset to build reliable, efficient, and secure systems that scale with growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Architecture

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical designs.
• Architect, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable backend systems.

Database Management

• Design, manage, and optimize relational and non-relational databases.
• Ensure data integrity, high availability, and performance optimization through efficient query design.

Api Development

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless communication between backend and frontend systems.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).

Integrations

• Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance platform functionality.
• Manage data synchronization between internal and external systems.

Code Quality & Testing

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure system reliability and maintainability.

Performance Optimization

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across backend services.
• Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot production issues to ensure system stability and uptime.

Collaboration

• Work closely with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to improving development practices.

Agile Development

• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and fast-paced development cycles.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with relational (MySQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Proficient with Git and version control best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) preferred.
• Knowledge of containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Backend Development
• Frontend Understanding (React/Next.js preferred)
• Full Stack Development
• Node.js Expertise