SDE 3 Backend Engineer

Weekday AI· Weekday's Client via platform
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📍 Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaFull time

About this role

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients


Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced SDE 3 Backend Engineer to design, develop, and scale high-performance backend systems and services. This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer who can take ownership of complex backend problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and build reliable systems that support business-critical applications.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Backend Development and Backend Engineering, with hands-on experience building scalable APIs, distributed services, data-intensive applications, and production-grade systems. You will work closely with product, frontend, infrastructure, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver robust and maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available backend services and applications.
  • Build robust RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components that can handle high-volume traffic and complex business requirements.
  • Take ownership of backend features from requirement analysis and technical design through development, testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Participate in system architecture and technical design discussions, contributing to scalable and sustainable engineering solutions.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and improve application performance, scalability, reliability, and resource utilization.
  • Design efficient data models and work with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested, and production-ready code following engineering best practices.
  • Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
  • Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to improve code quality and engineering standards.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and contribute to improving development processes and technical practices.
  • Stay updated with modern backend technologies, engineering practices, and architectural patterns.

Must-Have Skills

  • Backend Development
  • Backend Engineering
  • Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Python, Go, Node.js, or C#.
  • Strong experience building scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and software engineering principles.
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL/MySQL and/or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis.
  • Strong understanding of API design, authentication, authorization, caching, concurrency, and system scalability.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms and modern deployment environments.
  • Good understanding of CI/CD, version control, logging, monitoring, and production debugging.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to independently handle complex technical challenges.

Good-to-Have Skills

  • Experience designing highly distributed and fault-tolerant systems.
  • Knowledge of message queues and event-driven architectures such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Exposure to system design and large-scale application architecture.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of professional experience in backend development/engineering.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • Strong track record of delivering production-grade backend applications and services.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the SDE 3 Backend Engineer position at Weekday AI?
The salary for this SDE 3 Backend Engineer role at Weekday AI is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the SDE 3 Backend Engineer position at Weekday AI located?
This SDE 3 Backend Engineer role at Weekday AI is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the SDE 3 Backend Engineer role at Weekday AI full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a SDE 3 Backend Engineer role in the Weekday's Client via platform department at Weekday AI.
Which team or department does the SDE 3 Backend Engineer at Weekday AI belong to?
This SDE 3 Backend Engineer position is part of the Weekday's Client via platform department at Weekday AI. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the SDE 3 Backend Engineer position at Weekday AI?
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When was the SDE 3 Backend Engineer job at Weekday AI posted?
This SDE 3 Backend Engineer position at Weekday AI was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
SDE 3 Backend Engineer
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