About this Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce Platform role at Spotify
The Subscriptions Mission team focuses on building the systems and experiences that help Spotify acquire, convert, and retain subscribers around the world. The team works across product, engineering, and data to power Spotify’s subscription offerings, ensuring seamless purchase, billing, and customer service experiences for millions of users globally.
The Subscriptions team sits at the heart of Spotify’s business, powering how millions of users subscribe and stay connected to the platform. Within this mission, the Commerce Platform team builds and operates the backend systems that enable purchases, billing, invoicing, and payments globally. You’ll join a collaborative environment where engineers, product managers, and data practitioners work together to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-impact financial infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
- 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
