Senior Backend Engineer
Weekday AI
Posted: March 17, 2026
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Quick Summary
Design, develop, and deploy scalable and maintainable backend applications using Python as the primary programming language. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers and mentoring junior engineers on Python best practices.
Job Description
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1600000 (ie INR 10-16 LPA)
Job Description – Senior Backend Engineer - Python Developer (5–7 Years Experience)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days
We are seeking experienced Senior Backend Engineer - Python Developers with 5 to 7 years of practical experience in Core Python, data processing libraries, and API development. The perfect candidate will possess strong technical skills and have the ability to lead the team as necessary.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Core Python applications.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team as necessary.
• Possess a deep understanding of Python architecture and its libraries.
• Create efficient data-processing pipelines utilizing Pandas, NumPy, and other pertinent Python libraries.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs that prioritize scalability and performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Produce clean, maintainable, and testable code in accordance with best practices.
• Diagnose, debug, and improve existing applications.
• Engage in code reviews and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the development process.
Required Skills & Experience
• 5 to 7 years of direct experience in Core Python development.
• Expertise in using Pandas, NumPy, and other data manipulation/processing libraries.
• Extensive experience in developing APIs (RESTful APIs).
• Strong grasp of software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical proficiency.
Good to Have
• Familiarity with frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
Skills
Python
FastAPI
Django
Flask
Pandas
NumPy
SQL
NoSQL
AWS
GCP
Azure
RESTful API