Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Company Description

Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a global team operating from 13 global locations to serve more than 65,000 companies -- from startups to public companies – that rely on Freshworks software-as-a-service to enable a better customer experience (CRM, CX) and employee experience (EX).
Freshworks’ cloud-based software suite includes Freshdesk (omni-channel customer support), Freshsales (sales automation), Freshmarketer (marketing automation), Freshservice (IT service desk), Freshchat (AI-powered bots), supported by Neo, our underlying platform of shared services.
Freshworks is featured in global national press including CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg and has been a BuiltIn Best Place to work in San Francisco and Denver for the last 3 years. Our customer ratings have earned Freshworks products TrustRadius Top Rated Software ratings and G2 Best of Awards for Best Feature Set, Best Value for the Price and Best Relationship.

Wednesday, March 26th

Job Description

Basic qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior experience
• Advanced understanding of OOPS
• Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
• Experience of working in an Agile environment
• Ability to design for scale and performance
• Ability to do peer code reviews
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Experience with hands-on programming
• Expertise in data structures and algorithms

Experience / Desired Skills (but not all required)

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with large-scale systems
• Good knowledge of Java and Spring Boot framework
• Prior experience with AWS
• Experience with open-source projects
• Experience troubleshooting in a SaaS environment with an assertive deployment schedule.
• Data Structures, Algorithms, Design, Database, Scale, hands-on programming, CS Fundamentals, System Design, working with cross-functional teams, Experience building and maintaining software for scale, Designed or developed the product from the scratch

Additional Information

At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.