Backend Engineer
SpotifyLondon, United Kingdom
UK
What You'll Do
Who You Are
- Architect and implement highly scalable backend systems and robust data pipelines from concept to deployment, ensuring the right capabilities are delivered within Spotify’s internal commerce platform
- Lead the design and development of critical features in our Java and Python backend services, contributing to a high-volume, low-latency environment
- Design, build, and optimize data pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data processing for our commerce insights and operational needs
- Drive operational excellence by championing best practices in monitoring, alerting, and incident response for our production systems
- Collaborate closely with talented engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams across Spotify to deliver impactful solutions for our users
- This role has on-call rotation
Who You Are
- 5+ years of working experience in a similar role
- Experienced building and scaling Java and/or Python backend services within a large-scale, cloud-native environment (e.g., Google Cloud Platform or equivalent)
- Experience of building and maintaining data pipelines
- Knowledge and practical experience with scalable database technologies like PostgreSQL
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong bias for action and a pragmatic approach to engineering challenges
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, comfortable driving technical discussions, presenting complex ideas, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders
- A self-driven, proactive engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to continuous improvement through feedback and shared learning
- Experience in e-commerce, financial engineering, or high-volume transaction processing domains is a bonus
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FAQ
- Is the Backend Engineer position at Spotify remote?
- Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
- When was this Backend Engineer job posted?
- This listing was posted on July 15, 2025 and is still open for applications.
- How do I apply for the Backend Engineer position at Spotify?
- Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.
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