This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 10-30 LPA) Salary ₹10 - 30 LPA Min Experience: 4 years Location: Pune JobType: full-time We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer – Python Backend to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems for a next-generation fintech platform.
This role sits at the core of product innovation, focusing on developing secure, reliable, and scalable microservices in a cloud-native environment.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, AI, data, and frontend engineering to deliver robust APIs and distributed systems that power critical financial applications.
The position demands a strong understanding of modern backend architectures, event-driven systems, and production-grade deployments.
You will play a key role in shaping system design decisions, ensuring platform stability, and driving performance optimization across services.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced product environments and is passionate about building resilient systems that handle high-volume transactions while maintaining security and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI Build and implement microservices architecture and event-driven systems using tools like Kafka, SQS, and SNS Develop and manage integrations with external and third-party platforms Work with databases and data systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Neo4j Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab Ensure platform security, compliance, and API governance best practices Implement monitoring and observability using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog Optimize system performance, latency, and throughput for high-scale production environments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product capabilities Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives What Makes You a Great Fit Strong hands-on experience in Python, FastAPI, and building production-grade microservices Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and AWS services (EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, RDS, S3) Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes Solid knowledge of asynchronous programming, API design principles, and authentication frameworks (OAuth2, JWT) Experience working with relational, NoSQL, and caching systems in high-performance environments Proven ability to work in product-driven teams and deliver scalable fintech or payment solutions Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and system reliability Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly A proactive mindset with ownership, adaptability, and a passion for building robust backend systems
