Software Engineer II

Talkdesk; Porto; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talkdesk is seeking a software engineer to contribute to a high-quality, scalable product in a remote-first setup. You will work with small, focused teams and collaborate across experience levels, from engineers to support specialists, to improve usability and address issues.

In an agile, CI/CD environment, you will tackle complex technical challenges daily, applying OO design, TDD, and modern tools. Fluency in English and a willingness to learn new technologies round out the profile.

Qualifications

• Background in software engineering with OO and TDD.
• Willingness to switch between backend and frontend tasks.
• Strong coding skills ensuring maintainable, efficient, reliable, secure code.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with small teams.
• Contribute to developing a scalable, stable, user-friendly product.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, support engineers, and customer support reps.
• Operate within an agile software engineering environment with CI/CD, testing, and releases.
• Solve complex technical problems with visible impact and value to customers.

Skills

OO Programming

TDD

Backend & Frontend

Learning mindset

English proficiency

Tools

Git

Kotlin

React.js

Ruby

RabbitMQ

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

• Work Environment: The profile highlights the requirement of working independently in a remote setting while being a part of small teams. Effective communication with coworkers and stakeholders is emphasized, which is crucial for remote collaboration.
• Product Development: The main responsibility is to contribute to the development of a high-quality product that is competitive in the market. This involves implementing a scalable, stable, and user-friendly product capable of accommodating the company's growth.
• Collaboration: The profile stresses collaboration with experienced software engineers in various stages of Talkdesk product development. It also mentions collaboration with support engineers and customer support representatives to enhance usability and address technical issues.
• Agile Environment: The job requires proficiency in working within an agile software engineering environment. This involves adhering to practices like source code control, release cycles, testing, and continuous deployment.
• Technical Problem Solving: The role emphasizes the challenge of solving complex technical problems on a daily basis, which offers immediate visibility into the impact of your work and its value to customers.

Qualifications

• Software Engineering Background: Candidates are expected to have a background in software engineering, along with experience in object-oriented programming (OO) and test-driven development (TDD).
• Flexibility: The job requires the willingness and flexibility to switch between backend and frontend development challenges. This adaptability is valuable for a holistic understanding of the product.
• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills are emphasized, with a focus on producing quality code that is maintainable, efficient, reliable, and secure.
• Learning Orientation: The profile highlights the need for candidates to be open to learning new technologies and technical approaches in application development. This reflects the dynamic nature of the role.
• Language Skills: Good written and spoken English is listed as a requirement, likely due to the remote and collaborative nature of the work.

Nice To Have

• Technology Familiarity: Familiarity with specific technologies like Git, Kotlin, React JS, Ruby, RabbitMQ, Redis, and MongoDB is mentioned as a plus. This suggests that experience with these technologies would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or an engineering-related field is listed as a plus.
• Agile Experience: Experience in Agile development methodology or Scrum is also noted as a nice-to-have qualification.

Talkdesk is pioneering a new era of Customer Experience Automation (CXA), redefining how the world’s most admired brands interact with their customers through AI. Our global team of courageous innovators is customer-obsessed, building AI-first solutions that put empathy, trust, and transparency at the center of every interaction. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our success and every voice belongs. Combining the stability of a global leader with the agility of a disruptor, Talkdeskers are empowered with the autonomy to drive meaningful impact, while giving back to the communities and environment around us.

Talkdesk has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) and in the G2 Overall Grid® Reports for AI Agents and Contact Center. With seven consecutive years on the Forbes Cloud 100 and multiple AI Breakthrough awards, there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we shape the future of customer experience automation!

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)

The Talkdesk story hinges on empathy and acceptance. It is the shared goal among all Talkdeskers to empower a new kind of customer hero through our innovative software solution, and we firmly believe that the best path to success for our mission is inclusivity, diversity, and genuine acceptance. To that end, we will hire, promote, work along, cheer for, bond with, and warmly welcome into the Talkdesk family all persons without regard to ethnic and racial identity, indigenous heritage, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.