Senior Fullstack Engineer - Subscriptions at Spotify

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Experience working across the full stack, from building scalable APIs to developing intuitive, high-performing, modern frontend web applications (NextJS/React preferred)
Confident building and operating backend services with Java frameworks using modern cloud environments (GCP preferred)
Enjoy working collaboratively on a full-stack team, using agile processes to deliver projects in incremental phases
Approach problem-solving methodically and pragmatically, investigating complex system issues with a positive, proactive attitude while connecting technical, product, and business perspectives
Care about quality and know what it means to ship high-quality code
Enjoy learning as well as teaching others; T-shaped engineers capable of using the right technology as a tool when needed
Passionate about work, striving towards team goals and the Spotify mission

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance AI-powered tools for self-service insights, such as text-to-SQL
Architect, develop, and operate both frontend (web) and backend (APIs, microservices) systems that can scale globally, following good design and development practices
Collaborate with a team of engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to build end-to-end client-facing experiences used by millions of users
Take operational responsibility for the services owned by the team, including joining an on-call rotation
Act as a key leader in the team, coaching others and driving ways of working in a spirit of continuous improvement
Help others T-shape into web development

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ReactNextJSJavaGCPtext-to-SQLAPIsmicroservicesSQLAgile

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required skills for this Senior Fullstack Engineer role?

Candidates need experience across the full stack, including scalable APIs and modern frontend web apps with NextJS/React preferred, backend services using Java frameworks in cloud environments like GCP preferred, and strong problem-solving with a focus on quality code.

Is this role remote or office-based?

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

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team culture like at Spotify's Fandom team?

The team is collaborative, working with engineers, product, designers, and data scientists using agile processes, with a focus on continuous improvement, coaching others, T-shaped engineers, and passion for the Spotify mission.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have fullstack experience with web focus (NextJS/React, Java, GCP), enjoy collaboration and agile delivery, solve problems methodically connecting technical and business perspectives, care about code quality, and are passionate about learning, teaching, and team goals.

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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