Senior Software Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 5 years

Location: India

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Python) to join our engineering team and contribute to building scalable, high-performance, and reliable software systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python development, a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, and hands-on experience in building and optimizing backend systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions that power critical business operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and related frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Architect scalable and efficient systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of features across environments.
• Write clean, reusable, and testable code following best software development practices and coding standards.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot complex issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient resource utilization.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and maintaining code quality across the team.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical discussions, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and continuously improve existing systems through innovative ideas and approaches.
• Work in an agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency and software reliability.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–9 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on backend engineering.
• Proven expertise in Python programming and at least one major web framework (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful API design, development, and integration.
• Proficiency in working with databases (SQL and NoSQL), such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI) and automated testing frameworks (PyTest, UnitTest).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proactive approach to delivering results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Celery).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Contribution to open-source projects or active participation in the Python community.