Software Engineer II-Backend

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join the SurveyMonkey team. This is a role for a builder who cares about code quality and system architecture. You will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining the backend systems that power our multi-tenant SaaS platforms.As part of the GFB Digital Team, you will own and elevate the high-performance services driving our growth. You’ll ensure our robust systems continue to scale elegantly while staying optimized for peak performance.

What you’ll be working on

• You will own features from architecture planning and implementation to deployment and monitoring, ensuring production-ready code delivery.

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that balance engineering complexity with timely business delivery.

• Work on modernizing existing systems and optimizing database performance across both Relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) datastores.

• Improve CI/CD pipelines and utilize Observability tools (Open Telemetry) to enhance deployment workflows and troubleshoot production issues effectively.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and collaborating with other engineers to help the team reach its full potential.

We’d love to hear from people with

• 2.5 to 4.5 years of professional backend development experience, with a track record of shipping robust code in a SaaS environment.

• Deep proficiency in Java as your major programming background.

• Experience with Java-based frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot.

• Solid experience with SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB), specifically regarding schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning for high-scale data.

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for building scalable, containerized applications.

• Experience in automated testing (such as JUnit) and debugging, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

• Strong collaboration and mentorship skills.

• Experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor to accelerate development workflows.

SurveyMonkey believes in-person collaboration is valuable for building relationships, fostering community, and enhancing our speed and execution in problem-solving and decision-making. As such, this opportunity is hybrid and requires you to work from the SurveyMonkey office in Bengaluru 3 days per week.

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