Software Development Engineer SDE 3 at Weekday AI

Mumbai, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

2700000.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Azure, Backend Architecture, System Design, Scalable Application Development, Unit Testing, Test-Driven Development, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Team Leadership, Mentorship

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1400000 - Rs 2700000 (ie INR 14-27 LPA) Min Experience: 3 years JobType: full-time As a senior backend engineering leader, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling robust backend systems while guiding a team of engineers toward technical excellence. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong hands-on development expertise with the ability to lead, mentor, and drive architectural decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performing backend solutions that support business growth and long-term scalability. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and reliable backend applications Drive system design discussions and contribute to the overall backend architecture and long-term technical roadmap Collaborate closely with frontend developers and UI/UX teams to ensure smooth frontend-backend integration Implement new features and continuously enhance existing backend functionalities Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices Ensure high code quality through unit testing, test-driven development (TDD), and rigorous debugging Manage PODs, define team goals, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of commitments Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support team members’ growth Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements to backend infrastructure and processes What Makes You a Great Fit 5+ years of hands-on experience building backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Azure Strong understanding of backend architecture principles, system design, and scalable application development Proven experience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest or JUnit and writing comprehensive test cases Practical experience implementing TDD practices to build reliable and maintainable software Ability to balance hands-on development with team leadership and mentorship Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, reliability, and clean design Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams Proactive mindset with the ability to identify improvements, drive change, and raise engineering standards Experience managing teams, setting goals, and delivering results in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers while designing and maintaining scalable backend applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality backend solutions that support business growth.