Spotify

Senior Backend Engineer – Commerce Platform

Spotify

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPostgresPython

About the role

  • Design and build scalable backend systems that power Spotify’s internal commerce platform
  • Develop and evolve services and data pipelines supporting invoicing, receipts, and payment flows
  • Work on complex, high-scale distributed systems that handle millions of transactions daily
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, product, and data to deliver seamless user experiences
  • Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of Spotify’s commerce ecosystem
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and observability across services
  • Participate in technical deep dives, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing within the engineering community

Requirements

  • You have 5+ years of experience building backend services using languages like Python, Java, or similar
  • You are experienced in designing and scaling systems on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
  • You have worked with scalable database technologies such as Postgres or similar
  • You bring a high level of AI fluency and thoughtfully use modern tools, including LLMs, to improve workflows and problem-solving
  • You approach problems with curiosity, sound judgment, and a bias toward action
  • You communicate clearly and confidently, and are comfortable leading technical discussions and sharing ideas
  • You value collaboration and actively contribute to a supportive, inclusive team environment
  • You have experience modernizing or evolving legacy systems while maintaining stability
  • You have exposure to commerce, payments, or financial systems
Benefits
  • Bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
backend developmentPythonJavacloud platformsGoogle Cloud PlatformAWSPostgresdata pipelinessystem performancescalable systems
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcollaborationcuriositysound judgmentproblem-solvinginclusivityknowledge-sharingtechnical discussionsbias toward action