At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to build scalable backend services for millions of music lovers.
- Company: Spotify, the world's leading audio streaming service with a passion for creativity.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on user experience in a vibrant, innovative environment.
- Qualifications: Expertise in C++ or Java, with knowledge of authentication protocols and security best practices.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a dedicated, engaged software engineer that is passionate about working on highly available, low latency client SDKs and the related backend services in the authentication and session management domains. These form the backbone of our product experience for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. You’ll be directly helping with the evolution of Spotify’s overall authentication and session management infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Be part of an autonomous and cross functional team of Mobile and Backend Engineers along with members from Product, Design and Insights to identify and tackle important problems in the Authentication and Session Management domains.
- Build highly scalable backend services and SDKs that bring the happiness of music to millions of users.
- Write clean and maintainable code that will scale across a number of projects and distributed development teams.
- Share knowledge, promote best practices, and collaborate with some of the best engineers in the company.
- Improve developer experience, the team is driven by a strong focus on clean APIs and engineering efficiency.
Who You Are
- You are an expert in either C++ OR Java. It’s a bonus if you have some experience with both.
- You have experience with strong testing practices, A/B testing or CI/CD.
- You are familiar with the Authentication domain and understanding of authentication protocols like OAuth.
- You are familiar with cryptographic techniques and security best practices.
- Experience in iOS (Objective C / Swift) or Android (Kotlin) development is a plus.
Where You'll Be
This role is based in London. We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.
Remote Backend Engineer - Platform Engineering in Bury employer: Spotify
Spotify is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, allowing Remote Backend Engineers to thrive in a flexible environment based in London. With a strong emphasis on personal growth, employees are encouraged to share knowledge and best practices while working on impactful projects that enhance the music experience for millions. The company values diversity and creativity, ensuring that every voice is heard and celebrated, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career.
