Senior Software Engineer II – Solution Lifecycle

Smartsheet

. Design and build scalable back-end services for Smartsheet's next-generation applications .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building scalable back-end services, with a strong focus on cloud technologies, database management, and automation. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and committed to collaborative development practices.

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AWS Cloud TechnologiesTerraform Infrastructure as CodeMySQL Database ManagementTest-Driven DevelopmentREST API Development

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Hard Skills

GolangJavaKotlinPythonDistributed SystemsScalable ApplicationsDatabase InternalsComplex Problem SolvingAI IntegrationSaaS Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCritical ThinkingCollaborationPsychological Safety AwarenessMob Programming

Tools & Technologies

GitLab-CITemporalCloud ServicesAutomation ToolsCode Review Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentScalable InfrastructureHigh AvailabilityOperational On-Call RotationCollective Code Ownership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaKotlinMySQLPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build scalable back-end services for Smartsheet's next-generation applications
Solve complex distributed systems challenges with product management and key stakeholders
Build, maintain, and scale Smartsheet's core infrastructure for reliability, stability, and performance
Manage and upgrade large-scale database infrastructure and complex replication topologies
Automate core operations using AWS, Golang, MySQL, Terraform, Temporal, and GitLab-CI
Collaborate through mob programming, collective code ownership, code reviews, and architectural discussions
Use Test-Driven Development to build resilient foundational systems
Participate in team book clubs and psychologically safe retrospectives
Use AI tools across coding, testing, design, and troubleshooting; explore integrations and coach others
Participate in a gradually ramped operational on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience and proficiency in at least one modern programming language
Go experience is a plus but not required; Java, Kotlin or Python backgrounds translate well
3+ years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform
Understanding of database internals and reliability, especially MySQL
8+ years of software development experience building highly scalable, highly available applications
Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs
Comfortable or willing to become comfortable working in a mob programming environment
Experience writing test-driven code and sharing system ownership
Critical thinking and troubleshooting of complex technical problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
1+ year of professional experience leveraging AI to improve personal productivity in building complex SaaS feature sets
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical industry experience
Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Market competitive incentive opportunity