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Lead Software Engineer - Database

FreshworksChennai, India | Tamil Nadu, India | On_siteOnsite
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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 (ITSM). 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. 

Job Description


Roles and Responsibilities  Experience:- 7 - 11 Years



  • Should possess good knowledge of MySQL architecture & routinely perform MySQL installation and configuration Expertise in MySQL parameters and tuning 

  • Should be able to perform Query Optimization & Perform load tests 

  • Actively participate in production database support. Should be ready to be available for on-call rotation support.   

  • Should possess Good knowledge at AWS RDS functionality & Sharding & be able to liaison with AWS TAM for support.

  • Should have working knowledge of MySQL database proxy setups  Ex: ProxySQL or Max Scale

  • Good knowledge at MySQL High Availability tools  Ex: Orchestrator or MHA

  • Should have working knowledge of Percona tools.
  • Should be able to perform DB replication configuration, backups 

  • Experience with Linux scripting (Bash/Perl/Python) to automate DBA tasks 

  • Should be able to monitor and suggest solutions for MySQL capacity issues, performance, and troubleshooting.

  • Hands-on MySQL Version Upgrade Process  

  • Troubleshooting the MySQL and Linux-related issues  

  • Capacity planning- should be able to plan and suggest to application teams

  • Knowledge of MariaDB, PostgreSQL and NoSQL DBs would be a plus.

  • Should be willing to learn and adapt according to the needs of the organization.

  • 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.

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    Life at Freshworks

    Freshworks provides organizations of all sizes with SaaS customer engagement solutions that make it easy for support, sales and marketing professionals to communicate effectively with customers for better service and collaborate with team members to resolve customer issues. The company's products include Freshdesk, Freshservice, Freshsales, Freshcaller, Freshteam, Freshchat and Freshmarketer. Founded in October 2010, Freshworks Inc., is backed by Accel, Tiger Global Management, CapitalG and Sequoia Capital India. Freshworks' headquarters are located in San Bruno, Calif., with global offices in India, UK, Australia and Germany. The company's cloud-based suite is widely used by over 150,000 businesses around the world including the NHS, Honda, Rightmove, Hugo Boss, Citizens Advice, Toshiba and Cisco.
    Thrive Here & What We Value* Enhanced Paid Time-Off (additional day off for first 5 years)* Company Funded Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance* Learning & Reading Budget up to €1,000/year* Fitness Budget up to €30/month* Free Yoga Classes twice a week* SMUNCH: Home cooked meals delivered 2x per week* Company Funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families* Discounted Tax Support Services* Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace* Flexible time off, commuter benefits, wellness benefits, adoption & parental leave benefits
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