Senior Backend Engineer - Data Platform at Spotify

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Music StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Proficient in backend development using Java
Comfortable working with big data using SQL and data analytics platforms such as BigQuery
Experience with one or more higher-level JVM-based data processing frameworks such as Flink, Beam, Dataflow, Spark, etc
DevOps is part of day-to-day work, used to working with cloud-based infrastructure and services, containerised applications
Some experience working with Kubernetes and familiar with its basic concepts
Experience working with data engineering pipelines in Scala and/or Python
Emphasis on quality, knows what it means to ship high-quality code
Appreciates agile software processes and sound engineering practices like continuous delivery, defensive programming, and automated testing
Loves working in an environment of constant experimentation and quick iteration, comfortable with ambiguity, open-ended problems, and believes in data for informed decision-making

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product and engineering to build and support infrastructure that empowers Spotify teams to process data for critical business needs
Increase developer productivity by building innovative tools that reduce overhead of working with data pipelines, increase platform reliability, and are cost-efficient
Work with engineers with deep data expertise and collaborate closely with squads to drive improvements in the data processing ecosystem through support, best-practices, and standards
Help the platform orchestrate data jobs seamlessly, so users don't worry about what happens "under the hood"
Design, build, and develop scalable infrastructure services and tools
Collaborate in a cross-functional team to solve complex data engineering problems

Skills

Java

SQL

BigQuery

Flink

Beam

Dataflow

Spark

Kubernetes

DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure

Data Processing

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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