Backend Engineer, Commerce Platform at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

Experience building and scaling Java or Python services on a large scale cloud platform, such as Google Cloud Platform, or equivalent
Exposure to scalable database technologies, such as Postgres
Exposure to data and data pipelines (being adept is a plus)
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong bias for action
Strong writing and communication skills
Comfortable driving engineering deep dives and workshops, as well as stakeholder demos
Self-driven and enjoys being part of a team that works together and makes each other better through tight collaboration and feedback
Experience with e-commerce or financial engineering domains is a plus

Responsibilities

Solution design and end-to-end implementation of capabilities in Spotify’s internal commerce platform
Work in a team that implements change to complex systems at high scale
Collaborate with talented peers and teams across Spotify to deliver value to our users
Gain exposure to backend, data and ML-based systems

Skills

Java

Python

Google Cloud Platform

Postgres

Data Pipelines

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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