Data Infrastructure Engineer - Data Platform at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Music StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Experience working with backend and data engineering in Java and Scala, with understanding of the problem space and tooling ecosystem
Curious about solving technical challenges and operating business-critical, huge scale distributed systems and cloud solutions
Good understanding of quality, system design, data structures, and algorithms
Appreciation for agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and responsible experimentation
Use of standard methodologies in continuous integration and delivery
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively, open to giving and receiving feedback

Responsibilities

Work on infrastructure with the squad to make it reliable and efficient while delivering value to data producers and consumers within Spotify
Build large-scale Java and Apollo based backend systems and batch and real-time data pipelines with data processing frameworks like Scio and Apache Beam
Take an active part in the operational responsibilities for the infrastructure
Work in an autonomous, multi-functional agile team and collaborate with other squads to continuously iterate and deliver on new product objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScalaGoogle Cloud Pub/SubGKEDataflowGCPScioApache BeamApollosystem designdata structuresalgorithms

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote role or does it require office presence?

The role is based in London with flexibility to work where you work best, allowing work from home but with some in-person meetings.

What technical skills are required for this Data Infrastructure Engineer role?

Experience working with backend and data engineering in Java and Scala is required, along with building large-scale systems, data pipelines using Scio and Apache Beam, and a good understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team structure and work environment like?

You'll work in an autonomous, multi-functional agile team, collaborating with other squads, in a culture that values diverse voices, agile processes, data-driven development, reliability, and open feedback.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience in Java and Scala backend/data engineering, curiosity for solving challenges in large-scale distributed systems and cloud solutions like GCP, and value agile processes, CI/CD, and collaborative teamwork.

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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