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

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

Senior Backend Engineer – Commerce Platform

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