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Weekday AI·15 days ago

SDE (Software Development Engineer)

Mumbai, IndiaFull-timeMid · 3+ years

About this role

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to build and scale high-performance backend platforms and microservices that power modern, consumer-facing applications. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in JavaSpring BootSpring JPA, and cloud-native technologies who enjoy designing reliable, scalable, and secure backend systems.

As a Backend Developer, you will take ownership of backend development from design through deployment, collaborating closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and architects to deliver seamless user experiences. You will play a key role in developing robust APIs, optimizing system performance, implementing scalable microservices, and leveraging AI-assisted development practices to improve engineering productivity and software quality.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend platforms and microservices using JavaSpring Boot, and Spring JPA.
  • Build secure, high-performance RESTful APIs that support modern, consumer-facing applications.
  • Design and implement microservice architectures while following industry best practices for scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
  • Develop and optimize relational databases using PostgreSQLMySQL, and advanced SQL techniques for high-performance applications.
  • Implement caching solutions using Redis to improve application responsiveness and efficiency.
  • Build and maintain event-driven architectures using KafkaRabbitMQAmazon SQS, or similar messaging technologies.
  • Deploy, manage, and optimize applications using DockerAWS ECS, and other cloud-native services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions.
  • Monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement performance tuning and reliability improvements.
  • Follow engineering best practices including version control, testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and system monitoring.
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering efficiency.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • 3+ years of experience in backend development or distributed systems engineering.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in JavaSpring Boot, and Spring JPA.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and backend design patterns.
  • Experience with PostgreSQLMySQL, relational database design, SQL optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Practical experience with Redis for caching and high-performance data management.
  • Expertise in designing and integrating scalable RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with DockerAWS ECS, and AWS services including EC2S3RDS, and Lambda.
  • Familiarity with asynchronous messaging technologies such as KafkaRabbitMQ, or Amazon SQS.
  • Strong debugging, testing, monitoring, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering reliable production systems.
  • Good understanding of Git, code quality standards, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices.
  • AI-first mindset with hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar technologies to improve development speed and software quality.