Lead Software Engineer - Backend at FreshBooks

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 6 – 9 years of relevant professional experience
  • Advanced proficiency in object-oriented programming principles
  • In-depth understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Demonstrated ability to design scalable and high-performance systems
  • Skilled in conducting peer code reviews
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Extensive hands-on programming experience
  • Expertise in data structures and algorithms
  • Solid foundation in system design concepts
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience (desired)
  • Experience with large-scale systems (desired)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Ruby on Rails (desired)
  • Prior experience with AWS (desired)
  • Experience with open-source projects (desired)
  • Experience troubleshooting in a SaaS environment with an assertive deployment schedule (desired)

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams to deliver scalable, low latency, and cost-efficient solutions to different product teams
  • Drive solutions and implementation leveraging different open source distributed systems and deliver a complete product
  • Build innovative solutions from scratch and liaise with architects and engineers from other product teams to build solutions and drive adoption
  • Elicit quality attributes of the system as well as create criteria metrics for the product to establish the success of achieved metrics
  • Implement and support compliance of self and team to Freshworks compliance and information security processes

Skills

Backend
Distributed Systems
Scalable Systems
Low Latency
Open Source
Platform Services
Leadership
Mentoring

FreshBooks

Cloud-based accounting software for businesses

About FreshBooks

FreshBooks provides cloud-based accounting software aimed at simplifying financial management for small to medium-sized businesses and self-employed professionals. The software allows users to efficiently track expenses, time, and invoices, making it accessible even for those without accounting experience. Users subscribe to the service with various pricing tiers, and they can take advantage of a 30-day money-back guarantee and an 80% discount for the first four months. FreshBooks stands out from competitors by offering a user-friendly interface and mobile accessibility, enabling users to manage their finances on the go. The company's goal is to help business owners and accountants streamline their financial processes, improve organization, and enhance client relationships.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$149.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from market leaders may impact FreshBooks' market share.
Dependency on Stripe's technology could pose risks if Stripe faces issues.
Economic downturns may threaten FreshBooks' subscription-based revenue model.

Differentiation

FreshBooks offers a user-friendly platform for non-accountants, simplifying financial management.
The company provides mobile-friendly solutions, catering to the rise of remote work.
FreshBooks' integration with Shopify enhances e-commerce capabilities for online businesses.

Upsides

FreshBooks' subscription model aligns with industry trends, boosting customer acquisition and retention.
The expansion of Stripe Connect features enhances FreshBooks Payments, improving payment processing.
AI-driven financial analytics tools can provide predictive insights, enhancing decision-making.

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