Backend Engineer I - Markets & Subscriptions

The Subscriptions R&D team at Spotify is seeking a Backend Engineer I to join their Markets & Subscriptions squad. This role is part of the Lingo squad, which focuses on building localized experiences to accelerate Premium subscriber growth in emerging markets.

As a Backend Engineer I, you'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to build end-to-end client-facing experiences used by millions of users. You'll be responsible for architecting, developing, and operating scalable backend systems, following good design and development practices. The role also involves taking operational responsibility for team-owned services, including participating in an on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate should have experience building and operating backend services with Java frameworks. You should be passionate about your work and aligned with Spotify's mission of empowering creators and fans. Collaborative skills are essential, as you'll be working in an agile environment to deliver projects incrementally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists
• Architecting and developing scalable backend systems
• Ensuring high-quality code and following best practices
• Troubleshooting complex systems with a positive attitude
• Continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team

The role requires a strong foundation in backend development, particularly with Java. Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases is preferred, as you'll need to make informed decisions about database technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact millions of users and contribute to Spotify's growth in emerging markets. You'll be part of a team that celebrates cultural moments and builds premium fandom experiences around popular music genres like K-Pop and I-Pop.

Join Spotify in either Stockholm or London and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of music streaming and artist support.