Senior Software Engineer II - Backend Development
SurveyMonkey2 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade backend services and infrastructure across multiple data regions.
- Own features end to end, including technical specifications, implementation, release, and post-release monitoring.
- Design observable systems with meaningful metrics, service-health monitoring, and automated alerting.
- Investigate and resolve performance, scalability, and maintainability issues in production and development environments.
- Participate in code reviews and promote sound technical design, maintainable code, and engineering best practices.
- Mentor and guide engineers and share technical knowledge across the team.
Requirements
- Require 8+ years of professional experience in backend web application development.
- Proficiency in modern backend languages such as Python, Java, or PHP and frameworks such as FastAPI, Spring Boot, or Laravel.
- Experience designing and building scalable, reliable services and APIs.
- Strong SQL skills, including efficient query writing and relational database schema design; MSSQL or MySQL experience is a plus.
- Experience writing technical specifications, participating in code reviews, and collaborating across engineering and product teams.
- Experience working in agile development environments with frequent deployments and continuous delivery.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing and maintaining high standards for code quality and engineering practices.
- Experience using AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot for multi-file refactoring, executing technical specifications, and context management.
- Experience integrating large language models and building AI-powered features into backend architectures is a plus.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week from the SurveyMonkey office in Bengaluru.
- Flexible hybrid environment and access to the CHOICE Fund program.
- Inclusive workplace with disability accommodations available.
About SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey builds survey, form, and market-research software for businesses, sold as subscription SaaS with integrations and AI-powered analysis. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, it is privately held; its portfolio includes GetFeedback, Wufoo, LaunchPad, and Apply. The platform supports customer and employee feedback, product development, and campaign testing for organizations from startups to global brands such as Box and Ryanair.