Software Development Engineer SDE 3

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.

Requirements

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