Weekday AI (YC W21)
Python Developer
Weekday AI (YC W21)Canada4 days ago
Full-timeOther
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 12000000 - Rs 28000000 (ie INR 120-280 LPA)

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: USA, Canada

JobType: full-time

The role requires a highly capable backend engineer who can build scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems. You should be comfortable working in fast-moving environments, making informed tradeoffs, and delivering high-quality code with strong attention to testing and documentation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable, high-quality, and high-performance software using Python (and Golang, if applicable).
  • Work with distributed worker and workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal, Celery, or similar technologies.
  • Design efficient database schemas and write optimized SQL queries with a strong focus on performance tuning.
  • Explore, evaluate, and adopt new technologies that enhance system capabilities and overall platform performance.
  • Operate with high autonomy—take ownership of features, make pragmatic engineering decisions, and ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintain exceptional standards for code quality, testing practices, and documentation.

Requirements

  • Proven experience building backend systems with Python (Golang knowledge is a plus).
  • Hands-on experience with distributed task frameworks such as Temporal or Celery.
  • Strong understanding of SQL, query optimization, indexing strategies, and database design principles.
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, frameworks, and technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance quality and speed effectively.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent field.

Skills

  • Python
  • Celery
  • Temporal
  • Workflow orchestration
  • SQL Querying
  • Query Optimization

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