Backend Engineer - Advertising

Spotify is a leading audio streaming service that aims to unlock human creativity by providing artists with opportunities to thrive. They are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs for their advertising platform, contributing to high-impact projects and improving engineering practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs using Java services
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and or Data Engineers to build and maintain complex data pipelines using frameworks like Scio, Storm, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform
• Develop expertise in testing practices, including TDD and integration testing
• Ensure high-quality code through automated testing and continuous integration
• Lead high-performance Java service development and operations for millions of users
• Partner with Data Scientists and User Researchers to understand user needs and inform product decisions

Requirements:

• 3+ years of working experience as a Backend Engineer
• Proficient in Java
• Desire to expand knowledge into additional languages like Scala
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with high-volume services
• Experience with production deployment
• Experience with big data processing technologies
• Experience with system design
• Familiarity with APIs
• Familiarity with stakeholders
• Familiarity with agile methodologies
• Knowledge of algorithms
• Knowledge of data structures
• Knowledge of software engineering principles
• Understanding of end-user experience
• Understanding of quality and modern engineering practices
• Collaborative attitude
• Strong desire to work with others
• Passionate about delivering high-quality code
• Ability to iterate quickly
• Ability to experiment with new ideas
• Belief that data is a powerful tool for informed decision-making
• Some data engineering experience