Backend engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 7 yearsJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is a key role responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance backend systems that power our core products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions that are reliable, secure, and efficient.RequirementsKey Responsibilities: Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient backend systems using modern programming languages and frameworks. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices. Develop and integrate RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to support mobile and web applications. Optimize system performance for scalability, reliability, and low latency. Lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployments. Debug production issues and lead root cause analysis to deliver timely resolutions. Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Ensure system security through best practices in access control, data protection, and secure coding. Maintain high standards for testability and quality assurance through automated testing and monitoring. Required Skills & Qualifications:7–9 years of backend development experience in a product-based or high-scale environment. Expertise in backend programming languages such as Java, Golang, Python, or Node.js. Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis. Proficient in building and consuming APIs (REST/GraphQL). Strong experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and related services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, Cloud Functions). Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) is a plus. Solid understanding of application security, authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT). Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Nice to Have: Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Exposure to observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog. Knowledge of performance tuning, memory profiling, and debugging tools.Originally posted on Himalayas

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