Senior Software Engineer II SM Wufoo Team

Job Description

SurveyMonkey is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to enhance its form-building platforms. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems, ensuring reliability and performance. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency.SurveyMonkey values in-person collaboration and this role is hybrid, requiring work from the Bengaluru office 3 days a week.What this role involves:

• Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs.
• Owning features end-to-end, from architecture to deployment and monitoring.
• Modernizing legacy PHP systems and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Developing Python-based microservices and integrating them with PHP applications.
• Optimizing database performance and ensuring query efficiency.
• Collaborating with product and frontend teams for seamless user experiences.
• Improving CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment workflows.
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to the platform's architecture.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of backend development experience in PHP and Python.
• Expertise in modernizing PHP applications, including WordPress-based systems.
• Experience with PHP/Python frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, Flask, Django).
• Proficiency in RESTful API design and API integrations.
• Solid experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience implementing testing frameworks for backend services (PHPUnit, PyTest).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in cross-team collaboration and mentoring.

What SurveyMonkey offers:

• Inclusive workplace.
• Learning and development opportunities.