Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce Platform
Spotify · London
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Job description
The Subscriptions Mission team focuses on building the systems and experiences that help Spotify acquire, convert, and retain subscribers around the world. The team works across product, engineering, and data to power Spotify’s subscription offerings, ensuring seamless purchase, billing, and customer service experiences for millions of users globally.
The Subscriptions team sits at the heart of Spotify’s business, powering how millions of users subscribe and stay connected to the platform. Within this mission, the Commerce Platform team builds and operates the backend systems that enable purchases, billing, invoicing, and payments globally. You’ll join a collaborative environment where engineers, product managers, and data practitioners work together to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-impact financial infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Design and build scalable backend systems that power Spotify’s internal commerce platform
Develop and evolve services and data pipelines supporting invoicing, receipts, and payment flows
Work on complex, high-scale distributed systems that handle millions of transactions daily
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Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, product, and data to deliver seamless user experiences
Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of Spotify’s commerce ecosystem
Improve system performance, reliability, and observability across services
Participate in technical deep dives, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing within the engineering community
Who You Are
You have 5+ years of experience building backend services using languages like Python, Java, or similar
You are experienced in designing and scaling systems on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
You have worked with scalable database technologies such as Postgres or similar
You bring a high level of AI fluency and thoughtfully use modern tools, including LLMs, to improve workflows and problem-solving
You approach problems with curiosity, sound judgment, and a bias toward action
You communicate clearly and confidently, and are comfortable leading technical discussions and sharing ideas
You value collaboration and actively contribute to a supportive, inclusive team environment
You have experience modernizing or evolving legacy systems while maintaining stability
You have exposure to commerce, payments, or financial systems
Where You'll Be
This role is based in London or Stockholm
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.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
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