This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs ****** - Rs ******* (ie INR 1-40 LPA)
Min Experience: 4 years
Location: Pune
JobType: full-time
We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer – Python Backend to architect and build the core backend systems powering a modern, cloud-native fintech platform. In this role, you will design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices while working closely with DevOps, data, AI, and frontend teams. You will play a key role in shaping platform architecture, enabling seamless integrations, and ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and optimized for high-volume production environments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in product-driven environments, enjoys solving complex distributed systems challenges, and is passionate about building robust backend infrastructure using modern technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, and develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
Build and manage microservices architecture for modular, high-performance applications
Implement event-driven and asynchronous communication using Kafka, SQS, and SNS
Develop integrations with third-party systems and external vendor platforms
Design and optimize data storage solutions using PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Neo4j
Automate deployments and manage infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Define API standards, maintain OpenAPI specifications,



and enforce governance practices
Ensure platform security, compliance, and audit readiness across services
Implement observability, monitoring, and tracing using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch
Optimize system performance, latency, and throughput for large-scale production workloads
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI, data, and analytics capabilities
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and mentor junior engineers
What Makes You a Great Fit
4+ years of experience building production-grade backend systems and microservices
Strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, and asynchronous programming
Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and RDS
Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like GitLab pipelines
Strong database experience across relational, NoSQL, graph, and caching systems
Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC)
Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance optimization in production systems
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-impact product environments
Robust problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system design and scalability
Exposure to fintech systems, payment integrations, or regulatory frameworks is a plus
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across distributed teams

📌 Python Developer (Maharashtra)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Maharashtra