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Spotify

Backend Engineer – Subscriptions

Spotify

. Design, build, and deliver backend capabilities supporting Spotify's commerce platform from solution design through production .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and scaling backend services using Java or Python within cloud environments, with a strong focus on building reliable systems and improving engineering practices. Proficient in collaborating across teams to deliver solutions that enhance user experiences in e-commerce and payment systems.

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Java DevelopmentPython DevelopmentGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgreSQLBackend System Reliability

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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentScalable ServicesPayment OrchestrationOrder ManagementData Pipelines
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProactive OwnershipCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Cloud InfrastructureDatabasesEngineering Workshops
Industry Keywords
E-CommercePaymentsFinancial Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, build, and deliver backend capabilities supporting Spotify's commerce platform from solution design through production
  • Develop and improve scalable services powering merchandising, order management, payment orchestration, and purchase experiences
  • Work with complex, high-traffic systems to improve reliability, performance, and scalability
  • Collaborate with engineers and teams across Spotify to deliver solutions supporting listeners and the subscription business
  • Work with cloud infrastructure, databases, and data pipelines to build and maintain reliable backend systems
  • Contribute to technical discussions, engineering workshops, and solution reviews
  • Improve engineering practices and contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience developing and scaling backend services using Java, Python, or similar technologies in a cloud environment such as Google Cloud Platform
  • Familiarity with scalable database technologies such as PostgreSQL
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of building reliable backend systems
  • Exposure to data systems and pipelines, or interest in developing expertise in this area
  • Ability to tackle technical challenges, break down complex problems, and find practical solutions
  • Clear communication and comfort sharing ideas, participating in technical discussions, and presenting work
  • Proactive ownership of work and willingness to learn new technologies and approaches
  • Collaboration, feedback, and working with people from different technical backgrounds
  • Experience in e-commerce, payments, or financial engineering is valuable, but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility to work where you work best
  • Flexibility to work from home
  • Reasonable accommodations during the interview process
  • Recruitment process accessibility support
  • Permanent employment