Backend Developer

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November 20

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Weekday (YC W21)

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Human Resources • SaaS • Recruitment

Weekday is a modern recruitment platform that combines AI technologies with a vast database of potential candidates, aiming to streamline the hiring process for companies in India. They offer various services, including a proactive outreach approach that helps employers connect with top talent, as well as tools for candidates to easily apply for jobs. Weekday's emphasis on candidate engagement through multiple channels, including email, WhatsApp, and phone calls, sets it apart in the competitive landscape of recruitment agencies.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

☁️ SaaS

🎯 Recruiter

📋 Description

• **Backend Development:** Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-quality backend services and APIs. • **Architecture & Design:** Participate in architectural discussions, propose improvements, and help define best practices for backend systems. • **API Development:** Build RESTful or GraphQL APIs, ensuring low latency, high reliability, and seamless integration with front-end and third-party systems. • **Database Management:** Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases to design efficient schemas, write optimized queries, and ensure data integrity. • **Performance Optimization:** Identify bottlenecks, debug performance issues, and optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and robustness. • **Cloud & Deployment:** Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy, monitor, and maintain backend services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is a plus. • **Collaboration:** Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality features on time while maintaining focus on scalability and performance. • **Testing & Code Quality:** Write unit, integration, and functional tests. Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews, pair programming, and documentation. • **Security:** Implement and maintain backend security practices, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and secure coding standards. • **Continuous Improvement:** Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and contribute to improving internal processes and tooling.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience: 3–6 years of strong backend development experience in a product-based or fast-paced tech environment. • Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Node.js, Java, Python, Go, or Ruby (customize as needed). • Frameworks: Experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, Gin, etc.). • Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar. • API Development: Proven experience building scalable REST or GraphQL APIs. • Cloud & Containers: Working knowledge of cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows. • Version Control: Strong experience with Git and collaborative development workflows. • Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and implement efficient solutions. • Code Quality: Commitment to writing clean, well-structured, and maintainable code. • Communication: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.