Spotify

Backend Engineer – Music

Spotify

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Tech Stack

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

  • Build and ship backend services that power creator-facing and industry-facing products
  • Collaborate with product, design, insights, and engineering partners to understand user needs and turn them into scalable solutions
  • Design, develop, and operate backend systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability
  • Contribute to infrastructure, tooling, and deployment pipelines that support efficient development and delivery
  • Take ownership of services, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and participating in on-call rotations
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team to continuously improve how we build and deliver products
  • Experiment and iterate using data and A/B testing to improve user experiences
  • Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding tools, to enhance productivity and code quality

Requirements

  • You have experience building and maintaining backend services in a production environment
  • You are comfortable working with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot
  • You understand how to design systems that are scalable, reliable, and easy to maintain
  • You care about writing clean, testable code and follow practices like continuous integration and automated testing
  • You have experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform
  • You are familiar with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
  • You are comfortable working with monitoring and observability tools
  • You stay current with evolving technologies, including AI-assisted development tools, and use them thoughtfully in your workflow
  • You enjoy working collaboratively in a team and contributing to an inclusive and supportive environment
Benefits
  • Flexibility to work from home
  • Accommodations during the interview process
  • Inclusive workplace culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaSpring Bootbackend servicesscalable systemsreliable systemsclean codecontinuous integrationautomated testingcontainerizationKubernetes
Soft Skills
collaborationteamworkproblem-solvingcommunicationownershipadaptabilitydata-driven decision makinginclusive environmentsupportive environmentiteration