Backend Engineer, Core Infrastructure

We’re looking for mid-level Backend Engineers to join Spotify’s Core Infrastructure team. You will contribute to the development and optimisation of the foundational infrastructure that powers the Spotify platform. This is a highly impactful role, developing systems that enable Spotify’s engineering teams to deliver robust solutions quickly and efficiently to over a billion customers. You’ll design, build, and develop scalable infrastructure services and tools, collaborating in a cross-functional team.

The Abs team in particular is responsible for building the central backend infrastructure and framework upon which hundreds or thousands of developers at Spotify build the Spotify experience. You will join a team of experienced backend engineers focused on providing a seamless backend development experience. Their goal is to eliminate bottlenecks and improve the Java backend development experience. Your work will impact how the world experiences music.

What You\’ll Do

• Work with Java, libraries, and onboard to Spotify’s Java framework, Apollo, to develop our backend framework.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers in cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and operate business-critical backend systems with high availability, low latency, and scalability.
• Impact other squads\’ efficiency and help define the future of our service framework.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for operational responsibility.

Who You Are

• Proficient in Java for backend development, with knowledge of the Java runtime environment.
• Familiar with cloud platforms, preferably GCP, and tools like Docker.
• Interested in contributing to core Java frameworks and improving the Java backend experience at Spotify.
• Passionate about building high-quality, scalable systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Committed to sound engineering practices like continuous delivery, clean code, and automated testing.
• Experienced in designing and building distributed, scalable systems that serve millions of users.

Where You\’ll Be

• This role is based in London (UK) or Stockholm (Sweden).
• Flexible work arrangements with some in-person meetings.

Additional benefits include extensive learning opportunities through GreenHouse, flexible share incentives, global parental leave, employee assistance programs, and flexible holidays.

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