Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack
Freshworks (company site, opens in a new tab)5–8 yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 20–40 LPA
Posted on 21 Sept
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About This Role
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack software including backend microservices and frontend interfaces with end-to-end ownership.
- Ensure high code quality using OOP/SOLID principles and drive performance optimization across all layers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade SaaS product modules and mentor junior engineers.
Minimum Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of progressive full-stack software engineering experience in fast-paced product teams.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Proven ability designing scalable, highly available, multi-tenant systems with expertise in REST APIs, microservices, database schemas (RDBMS/NoSQL).
- Experience shipping enterprise-grade SaaS features with production support and strong problem-solving using DSA and system design.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in end-to-end product lifecycle ownership from design to production in agile environments.
- Strong cross-functional collaborator comfortable balancing fast delivery with code maintainability and long-term system health.
- Technical leadership qualities demonstrated by mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices.