Mid/Senior/Lead Backend Software Engineer
Salesforce
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About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM where ambition meets action. Here, innovation is a way of life and Trailblazers drive business transformation through AI and cutting-edge customer success strategies.
Role Description
As a Mid/Senior/Lead Backend Software Engineer, you will create robust, scalable components in distributed filesystem environments and microservice-based SaaS platforms. You will write high-quality production code that serves millions of users, review code, mentor junior engineers, and guide technical strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop distributed filesystems and scalable backend components.
- Design and implement microservice, multi-tenant SaaS cloud solutions.
- Review code and mentor junior engineers.
- Ensure production-grade, maintainable code quality.
- Engage in technical leadership and best practices.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of software development experience.
- Expertise in Java, Python, and object-oriented programming.
- Strong SQL skills and database management (Postgres, Trino).
- Experience building SaaS products over AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Deep knowledge of distributed systems, queues, locks, and scheduling.
Preferred Skills
- Big-Data/ML, Kafka, Elastic Search.
- Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker experience.
- Experience in high-paced, multinational organizations.
Key Skills/Competency
- Java
- Python
- SQL
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices
- SaaS
- AWS
- Mentoring
- Cloud
- Docker
Company Culture & Benefits
Salesforce offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health support, retirement plans, and more. They emphasize diversity, merit-based progression and an inclusive, respectful workplace.
Accommodations & Equal Opportunity
Salesforce is committed to equal employment opportunities. Candidates requiring accommodations during their application process can request assistance through the designated form.
How to Get Hired at Salesforce
- Research Salesforce's culture: Study mission, values, and tech trends.
- Customize your resume: Highlight distributed systems and cloud skills.
- Network strategically: Connect on LinkedIn with Salesforce employees.
- Prepare technically: Review algorithm, system design, and coding challenges.
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