About the job
Weekday-1 seeks a Senior Python Developer in Pune, Maharashtra, to support a fintech client developing advanced backend systems for financial products. The focus is on building and scaling backend services that enable secure and reliable financial applications.
Role overview
This position centers on designing and implementing microservices with Python in a cloud-native setting. The work involves creating and maintaining APIs and distributed systems that are fundamental to fintech solutions. Collaboration with DevOps, AI, and other teams is part of the day-to-day, ensuring that solutions are ready for production use.
What you will do
- Design and build secure, scalable microservices using Python.
- Develop and maintain APIs and distributed systems for financial applications.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
- Contribute to system architecture decisions to support platform stability and performance.
- Optimize backend services to handle high transaction volumes while meeting security and compliance needs.
Requirements
- Significant experience developing backend systems with Python.
- Strong grasp of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architecture.
- Experience deploying and operating services in cloud environments.
- Ability to collaborate with technical teams and contribute to product development.
- Comfort working in settings where reliability and security are essential.
This role offers a chance to influence the direction of financial technology products, combining technical expertise with a focus on delivering secure, high-performance solutions.

