# Backend Engineer

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-29

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients**

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to build and scale high-performance backend systems that power real-time voice workflows and product APIs. This role focuses on delivering low-latency, highly reliable services while operating in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment. You will work extensively with modern backend technologies and leverage AI-assisted development to ship robust solutions quickly and efficiently.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Design, develop, and maintain backend services for real-time voice workflows and APIs
-   Build systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and optimized for low latency
-   Handle concurrency, distributed workloads, and system reliability challenges
-   Optimize application performance through profiling, debugging, and database tuning
-   Work with WebSockets, queues, and asynchronous processing frameworks
-   Ensure high availability and resilience across production systems
-   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features
-   Take full ownership of services, proactively identifying and resolving issues

**Requirements**

-   2–4 years of backend development experience
-   Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in FastAPI preferred
-   Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, WebSockets, queues, and distributed systems
-   Experience building production-grade systems that handle scale, concurrency, and failures
-   Strong debugging, performance profiling, and database query optimization skills
-   Familiarity with real-time systems and event-driven architectures
-   Ownership mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

**Skills**

-   Python
-   FastAPI
-   HTTP & WebSockets
-   Distributed Systems
-   Queues & Asynchronous Processing
-   Debugging & Performance Optimization
-   Database Query Tuning

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/F827068098/apply)

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