Fullstack Engineer – Subscriptions

Spotify

Fullstack Engineer developing end-to-end solutions for Spotify's global subscription business tools. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in subscription services.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable backend services and modern web applications, with a strong focus on GraphQL and gRPC API development. Proficient in database design and optimization using PostgreSQL, while ensuring the delivery of reliable and maintainable software solutions.

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Java 17+ DevelopmentGraphQL API DesignPostgreSQL Schema DesignTypeScript and React DevelopmentGRPC Services Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaGraphQLGRPCPostgreSQLTypeScriptReactNext.jsSchema DesignData MigrationsQuery Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingIntuitive Design

Tools & Technologies

JOOQFlywayApollo GraphQLDataLoaderStyled ComponentsStorybookTanStack QueryTailwind CSSMaterial UI

Industry Keywords

Subscription ProductsCommerce PlatformsFinancial OperationsSOX CompliancePlatform Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloDistributed SystemsGraphQLGRPCJavaJavaScriptMaterial UINext.jsPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build end-to-end features across modern web applications, backend services, and data platforms that support Spotify's global subscription business.
Create intuitive internal products that enable business teams to launch, configure, and manage Premium offers through secure, guided workflows.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that power subscriptions, prepaid products, pricing, promotions, and the offer lifecycle.
Develop GraphQL and gRPC APIs that connect frontend applications with distributed platform services.
Design efficient database schemas, implement data migrations, and optimize application performance using PostgreSQL.
Build secure, reliable, and auditable systems that support business-critical financial operations and SOX-compliant approval workflows.
Collaborate with engineers across the Subscriptions Mission to evolve shared platform capabilities, improve developer experience, and increase platform reliability.
Write maintainable, well-tested code while contributing to technical design, architecture discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
Participate in an on-call rotation to help maintain the reliability and availability of services powering Spotify Premium.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have experience building and delivering production software across both frontend and backend technologies.
You have experience developing scalable backend services using modern Java, with Java 17+ experience being a plus.
You have built modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
You have experience designing or consuming GraphQL APIs and enjoy building schema-driven applications.
You have worked with gRPC services and Protocol Buffers, or you're excited to deepen your expertise in distributed systems.
You have hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or another relational database, including schema design, migrations, and query optimization.
You care about writing reliable, maintainable, and well-tested software that delivers long-term value.
You enjoy partnering with engineers, designers, product managers, and business stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.
You have a passion for simplifying complex workflows and creating intuitive experiences for internal users.
Experience with tools such as jOOQ, Flyway, Apollo GraphQL, DataLoader, Styled Components, Storybook, TanStack Query, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or similar technologies will help you ramp up quickly.
Experience building commerce platforms, subscription products, pricing systems, distributed systems, or large-scale platform modernization initiatives is beneficial.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities