Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Smartsheet
Job overview
The Software Engineer II - Backend at Smartsheet focuses on improving the software development lifecycle by building and maintaining backend services and test infrastructure, impacting the efficiency and quality of product delivery.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing scalable backend services, solving distributed systems problems, participating in code reviews and architecture discussions, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with product management, and leveraging AI tools to enhance team productivity.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $157,500 USD, a market competitive incentive opportunity, HSA or medical/vision/dental coverage, 401k match, monthly productivity stipend, flexible time off, paid holidays, parental leave, volunteer day, professional growth opportunities, and teleworking options within the US.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 2+ years of software development experience with scalable applications, proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or TypeScript, cloud technology experience (AWS, Azure), REST API development, 6+ months using AI for productivity, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Career development
Smartsheet offers opportunities for professional growth including access to online courses such as Udemy and supports career advancement through challenging projects and a culture of innovation.
Work environment and culture
Smartsheet promotes an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment valuing ideas, potential, and contributions, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance including remote work options.
Company information
Smartsheet is a 20+ year-old tech company specializing in work management and automation tools that empower teams to improve productivity and scale smarter with a focus on no-code solutions.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Developer Productivity team, working closely with engineers and product managers, reporting to the Director of Engineering, either remotely or from the Bellevue, WA office.
Job location and travel
This is a remote-eligible position available anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is registered, with the option to work from the Bellevue, WA office.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates AI tools to improve coding, testing, and design efficiency, and involves modernizing legacy test infrastructure while supporting both microservices and monolithic architectures.
Company overview
Smartsheet is a leading platform for work management and automation, enabling teams to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work at scale. They generate revenue through subscription-based services, offering various pricing tiers based on the number of users and features required. Founded in 2005, Smartsheet has grown significantly, going public in 2018 and continuously expanding its capabilities through acquisitions and integrations with other enterprise tools. The company's mission is to empower organizations to achieve more through dynamic work management solutions.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in building scalable backend services using Java or Kotlin, highlighting any work with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure like AWS or Kubernetes.
Showcase your skills in developing and supporting REST APIs and your ability to modernize legacy codebases, as these are key to the role at Smartsheet.
Apply through multiple channels including Smartsheet's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with engineers and product managers in Smartsheet's Developer Productivity team on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent Smartsheet product updates, asking about their approach to AI integration in development, or expressing enthusiasm for their work on improving developer workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'scalable backend services,' 'Kotlin,' 'Java,' 'distributed systems,' 'AWS,' 'Kubernetes,' 'REST APIs,' and 'AI tools for development.'
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