Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce Platform

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