Backend developer - Python

This role is for one of Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 8 yearsLocation: HyderabadJobType: full-time

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About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced

Backend Developer - Python

to join our engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate developer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and has a strong background in building robust, scalable, and secure backend systems.As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing backend services, driving technical excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will be primarily responsible for creating REST APIs, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring a seamless CI/CD process using AWS technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs that are secure, maintainable, and high-performing.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS):
• Leverage AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB to build serverless applications.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code practices for reproducible and auditable deployments.
• Ensure backend services are secure, reliable, and cost-effective in the cloud.
• CI/CD Implementation:
• Set up and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve development speed and reliability.
• Ensure zero-downtime deployments and effective rollback strategies.
• Architecture & Performance:
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve the product's backend design.
• Optimize performance of APIs and backend services for high availability and low latency.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging for observability and issue resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, QA, and product managers to align on requirements and delivery.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
  

Skills and Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong emphasis on Python.
• Proven experience in building and consuming REST APIs in production environments.
• Expertise in AWS services, especially Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and RDS.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using AWS services and GitHub.
• Deep understanding of event-driven architectures, asynchronous processing, and message queues.
• Familiarity with cloud deployment practices and security standards.
  

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Exposure to microservices and serverless architecture patterns.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus.
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of mentoring junior developers and leading technical discussions.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments