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Backend Engineer at weekday-1 | Mumbai

weekday-1Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
On-site Full-time ₹1.5M/yr - ₹2.8M/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of relevant backend development experience, with a focus on Python and FastAPI. Strong analytical skills, ability to work collaboratively, and a passion for building high-quality scalable systems.

About the job

weekday-1 is looking for a Backend Engineer based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This role supports one of Weekday's clients and centers on building and maintaining reliable backend systems. The annual compensation for this position ranges from ₹1,500,000 to ₹2,800,000.

What you will do

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python, with a focus on FastAPI applications.
  • Build efficient, scalable APIs and microservices.
  • Work with HTTP protocols and WebSockets to support real-time and asynchronous features.
  • Implement and manage task queues or message brokers for distributed processing.
  • Plan for failure scenarios, including retries, circuit breakers, and graceful degradation, to keep systems reliable.
  • Optimize performance, with attention to concurrency, scalability, and low latency.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product managers to deliver features and improvements.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that aligns with best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews and help maintain strong engineering standards.

Requirements

  • 3 to 4 years of experience in backend development.
  • Strong Python skills.
  • Hands-on experience with FastAPI (preferred) or similar modern Python frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, RESTful API design, and WebSockets.
  • Experience with asynchronous programming and concurrency models.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems concepts, including service communication, scaling, and fault tolerance.
  • Experience working with message queues such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex production issues.
  • Knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and data modeling.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.

What matters here

weekday-1 values engineers who think beyond code, understand system behavior under load, and know how to manage failures effectively.

About weekday-1

weekday-1 connects talented professionals with innovative companies, ensuring a perfect fit for both parties. Our commitment to excellence drives us to seek out the best in tech talent for our clients.

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