Senior Backend Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience : 6 years

Location : United States

JobType : full-time

We are looking for a  Senior Backend Engineer  with strong experience in building stable and high-performing backend systems. The role involves working on server-side development, backend logic, API integrations, and distributed task processing. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that support core business functions. The position requires solid expertise in  Python  and hands-on experience with  Celery  for asynchronous task management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Python, ensuring code quality, stability, and performance.
• Work extensively with  Celery  for task queues, background processing, scheduled tasks, and distributed execution.
• Build and support REST APIs, internal services, and backend integrations required by the platform.
• Improve existing backend architecture, identify issues, and implement solutions to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Manage and optimize database interactions, including schema design, querying, and data handling.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and other engineering teams to understand requirements and ensure smooth delivery of features.
• Participate in design discussions, provide technical recommendations, and support improvements in backend processes.
• Implement best practices related to testing, deployment, and documentation of backend components.
• Monitor backend systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services.
• Contribute to maintaining development standards, coding guidelines, and overall engineering quality.

What Makes You a Great Fit