Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce Platform

Requirements

• 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

What You'll Be Doing

• 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
• 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

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.