Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3 / 4)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience : 5 years

Location : India

JobType : full-time

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3 / 4) with a strong background in Python to join our growing engineering team. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about building scalable, high-performing systems and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, design, and development of cutting-edge products.

As an SDE 3 / 4, you will work on complex technical problems, design robust solutions, and contribute to the strategic direction of our engineering initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure best practices in software development are consistently followed.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development : Lead the design and development of scalable, reliable, and efficient software systems using Python. Ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• System Architecture : Contribute to high-level architectural decisions and ensure alignment with product and business goals. Evaluate trade-offs between speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Problem-Solving : Tackle complex technical challenges involving distributed systems, data processing, APIs, microservices, and backend logic.
• Code Review & Mentorship : Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
• Collaboration : Work with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality features on time. Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives.
• Innovation : Stay updated on emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in Python and backend development. Recommend improvements to processes and technology stacks.
• Operational Excellence : Ensure systems are monitored, observable, and maintain high availability. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and propose optimizations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications