Backend Engineer (Python) - Generative AI

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 7000000 (ie INR 40-70 LPA)

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: India, Bangalore

JobType: full-time

We’re seeking a skilled Backend Engineer (Python) to join our team and help build the backbone of our generative AI solutions. You'll work on high-impact systems that support scalable, real-time AI-powered applications across a wide range of industries. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to next-generation technologies alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python.
• Build and scale APIs and microservices that interface with generative AI models.
• Handle large-scale data processing and implement distributed systems to support real-time applications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AI researchers, product managers, and frontend developers to bring innovative AI features to life.
• Drive backend performance, reliability, and scalability through thoughtful system design and code quality.
• Manage CI/CD workflows, cloud deployments, and containerization using Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools.
• Optimize backend infrastructure to support high-speed AI inference and model serving.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in backend development with strong Python skills.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Understanding of AI/ML model integration, API development, and distributed computing.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration tools (Docker & Kubernetes).
• Solid grasp of relational and NoSQL databases, along with caching systems for performance optimization.
• Exposure to AI/ML systems and enthusiasm for generative AI and emerging technologies is a strong plus.