Software Development Engineer SDE3- TopDoc - Sneh

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer 3 (SDE3) to join our engineering team in Bengaluru. This is a senior-level individual contributor role for a strong backend engineer with deep expertise in Python and a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems. As an SDE3, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing core platform services that power business-critical applications. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Python
• Lead end-to-end feature development from requirement analysis to deployment and monitoring
• Architect high-performance, reliable, and secure distributed systems
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and database efficiency
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards
• Collaborate with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless user experiences
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, bugs, and production issues
• Implement robust testing strategies including unit, integration, and automation testing
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Participate in architectural discussions and influence long-term technical strategy
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in software development with strong expertise in Python
• Solid understanding of backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Experience building and scaling RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker
• Understanding of distributed systems, caching mechanisms, and asynchronous processing
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and Agile methodologies
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive projects to completion