Weekday AI
FoundingEngineer
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“Founding Engineer at Weekday AI. Skills: Python, FastAPI, backend systems, high-performance systems, AI-driven environment, conversational AI, large-scale data processing. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI. Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance applications”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
proficiency in Python, hands-on experience in FastAPI or similar frameworks, Solid understanding of backend development, Solid understanding of APIs, Solid understanding of microservices architecture, Experience working with scalable systems, Experience handling high-throughput applications, problem-solving and debugging skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment, Good collaboration and communication skills
Nice to Have
Exposure to AI concepts such as LLMs or Agentic AI systems
What You'll Do.
and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI
Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance applications
Integrate AI/LLM or agentic workflows into backend services
Ensure system performance
and reliability through best engineering practices
Debug and resolve complex technical issues across services and environments
and well-documented code
Contribute to architectural decisions and backend design improvements
and continuous improvement of backend systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, AI/ML, and frontend to deliver end-to-end solutions
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Full Job Description
**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients** **Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 20-50 LPA)** Min Experience: 5 years Location: India JobType: full-time We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to build and scale high-performance systems in an AI-driven environment. This role focuses on developing robust backend services that power intelligent, automation-driven applications, particularly in areas involving conversational AI and large-scale data processing. You will work on designing and building APIs, integrating AI/LLM capabilities, and ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and efficient. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in the AI and voice automation space, contributing to products that streamline high-volume communication workflows across industries. **Requirements** **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI * Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance applications * Integrate AI/LLM or agentic workflows into backend services where applicable * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, AI/ML, and frontend to deliver end-to-end solutions * Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability through best engineering practices * Debug and resolve complex technical issues across services and environments * Implement clean, maintainable, and well-documented code * Contribute to architectural decisions and backend design improvements * Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of backend systems **What Makes You a Great Fit** * Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in FastAPI or similar frameworks * Solid understanding of backend development, APIs, and microservices architecture * Educational background in Computer Engineering (B.Tech from a top-tier institute preferred) * Exposure to AI concepts such as LLMs or Agent
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