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Spotify

Backend Engineer - Platform Developer Experience

London, United Kingdom
full-time Hybrid

TLDR

Drive and improve Spotify's VCS Platform to enhance the developer experience for over 3000 engineers, utilizing Java and innovative AI tools for efficient workflows.

What You'll Do
  • Execute on Spotify’s future VCS Platform strategy that is able to serve 3000+ engineers serving thousands of releases daily and enabling large scale GIT repositories
  • Develop and maintain backend features using Java, that provide the best developer experience possible including local development experience
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure teams across the company to discover what a best in class VCS platform means
  • Drive the DevEX and improvements of our chosen VCS across our current technical stacks
  • Leverage AI tools such as Claude Code and the Agent SDK to improve development workflows
  • Deliver testable, maintainable and high-quality code and take operational responsibility for the components that you develop
    • What You'll Do
  • You are an experienced Software Engineer with Java, familiarity with Nodejs would be a bonus
  • You have experience deploying to and implementing solutions in Kubernetes
  • You believe in iteration and know that finding the right solution is more important than the first
  • You like to focus on standardization and automation; always looking for ways to improve the developer experience
  • You have 3+ years of experience in building and implementing large-scale systems across various projects and teams
  • You have familiarity with and enthusiasm for software engineering best practices such as testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
    • Where You'll Be

  • This role is based in London.

  • 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.

    •  Spotify

    Spotify is an audio streaming platform that delivers an extensive catalog of music, podcasts, and audiobooks, catering to hundreds of millions of users globally. It empowers artists by providing them with the means to monetize their creativity while offering fans unparalleled access to a diverse array of content, all driven by a passion for sound.

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