Backend Engineer - Data Platform

Requirements

• You have experience building backend systems and data pipelines using Java and Scala
• You understand distributed systems and are comfortable working with large-scale, cloud-based infrastructure
• You have a solid foundation in system design, data structures, and algorithms
• You are experienced with modern data processing frameworks such as Apache Beam or similar technologies
• You care about building reliable systems and are familiar with continuous integration and delivery practices
• You are curious and motivated to solve complex technical challenges in high-scale environments
• You collaborate effectively with others and value open feedback and continuous learning
• You are comfortable working in agile teams and contributing to a culture of experimentation and improvement

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, build, and improve the infrastructure that powers Spotify’s event delivery systems at global scale
• Develop backend services using Java and Apollo, and build batch and real-time data pipelines using tools like Scio and Apache Beam
• Work closely with your squad to ensure systems are reliable, efficient, and continuously evolving to meet user needs
• Take shared ownership of operational responsibilities, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving system health
• Collaborate with other teams across the Data Platform and broader R&D organization to deliver impactful data solutions
• Contribute to evolving our use of cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Pub/Sub, GKE, and Dataflow

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