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Platform Engineer - Python Backend

weekday-1Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaNew
On-site Full-time ₹1M/yr - ₹3M/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit:Strong hands-on experience in Python, FastAPI, and building production-grade microservices. Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and AWS services (EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, RDS, S3). Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Solid knowledge of asynchronous programming, API design principles, and authentication frameworks (OAuth2, JWT). Experience working with relational, NoSQL, and caching systems in high-performance environments. Proven ability to work in product-driven teams and deliver scalable solutions.

About the job

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Platform Engineer - Python Backend!

We are excited to announce an opening for a Platform Engineer specializing in Python to work for one of Weekday's esteemed clients. This position is pivotal in shaping the future of fintech technology.

Salary Range: ₹10,00,000 - ₹30,00,000 per annum

As a Platform Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and scaling high-performance backend systems for a cutting-edge fintech platform. Your expertise in creating secure, reliable, and scalable microservices within a cloud-native environment will directly impact our product innovation.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, AI, data, and frontend engineering, to deliver robust APIs and distributed systems that support vital financial applications. This role requires a deep understanding of modern backend architectures, event-driven systems, and production-grade deployments.

In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for shaping system design decisions, ensuring platform stability, and driving performance optimization across various services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
  • Implement microservices architecture and event-driven systems using tools like Kafka, SQS, and SNS.
  • Manage integrations with external and third-party platforms.
  • Work with databases and data systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Neo4j.
  • Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and CI/CD pipelines like GitLab.
  • Ensure platform security, compliance, and best practices in API governance.
  • Implement monitoring and observability using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog.
  • Optimize system performance, latency, and throughput for high-scale production environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product capabilities.
  • Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Extensive hands-on experience in Python, FastAPI, and building production-grade microservices.
  • Comprehensive understanding of cloud-native architectures and AWS services (EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, RDS, S3).
  • Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming, API design principles, and authentication frameworks (OAuth2, JWT).
  • Experience with relational, NoSQL, and caching systems in high-performance environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in product-driven teams and deliver scalable solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building resilient systems capable of handling high-volume transactions while adhering to strict security and compliance standards.

About weekday-1

Weekday is a dynamic company focused on delivering innovative solutions in the fintech space, partnering with leading businesses to enhance their technological capabilities.

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