Senior Backend Engineer - Subscriptions

Requirements

• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex technical problems with others.
• You have 5+ years of experience building backend systems at scale.
• You have experience with Java, gRPC, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• You know how to design APIs and backend services consumed by multiple client platforms.
• You care about writing maintainable, high-quality, production-ready software.
• You have experience working with internal stakeholders to build reusable platforms and services.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with subscription, conversion, commerce, or merchandising systems is a plus.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to build and evolve Spotify's subscription conversion experiences.
• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using Java, gRPC, and GCP.
• Partner with teams across the Subscriptions mission to support new products, plans, and global launches.
• Build resilient backend systems that support millions of users across web and mobile.
• Work closely with product managers and engineers to deliver technical solutions that solve meaningful customer and business problems.
• Lead technical initiatives while mentoring teammates and raising engineering quality across the team.
• Champion engineering best practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Perks and Benefits

• This role is based in London, England or Stockholm, Sweden.
• 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.