Senior Software Engineer II [Backend] - SM Apply

Job Description

SurveyMonkey is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to enhance their backend systems. The candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for SurveyMonkey's form-building products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure applications are scalable, reliable, and performant.SurveyMonkey values in-person collaboration and this role requires working from their Bengaluru office three 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.
• Developing Python-based microservices and integrating them.
• Optimizing database performance.
• Collaborating with product and frontend teams.
• Improving CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of backend development experience in Python.
• Expertise in modernizing Python applications.
• Experience with Python-based microservices and frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Django).
• Proficiency in RESTful API design.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience implementing testing frameworks (PyTest).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

What SurveyMonkey offers:

• An inclusive workplace where people of every background can excel.
• Learning and development opportunities.