Backend Engineer Security

Spotify; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio streaming service is searching for a Security Engineer to enhance the security of its platform for over 700 million users. The role requires an experienced software engineer well-versed in object-oriented programming, with a focus on developing solutions that meet security and compliance regulations. The position offers flexibility to work from London or Stockholm, with some in-person meetings. Candidates should have exceptional communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, secure software.

Qualifications

• Experience in an object-oriented programming language like Java.
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity and security GRC frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design technical security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) products.
• Build infrastructure that applies regulatory and security framework controls.
• Drive consistent engineering practices addressing security and compliance.

Skills

Java

Data engineering

System design

Security controls implementation

Quality code delivery

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Overview

Security engineers at Spotify protect the security of Spotify’s platform and of our 700+ million users. We are looking for an experienced engineer to join us in securing the most important engineering initiatives at Spotify. We are looking for a backend software engineer to join our security compliance engineering team. We are hiring engineers who are enthusiastic about security and compliance, and who enjoy transforming large, complex problems into actionable, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

What You'll Do

• Design products, services, and infrastructure that support and strengthen our technical security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy
• Build infrastructure and tooling that apply regulatory requirements and security framework controls across our distributed environment
• Help drive scalable and consistent engineering practices that address security, risk, and compliance requirements

Who You Are

• You are an experienced software engineer with development experience in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, and you are comfortable with data engineering
• You have experience writing distributed, high-volume services and know how to deploy and operate them in production
• You have a deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
• You care about quality and you know what it means to ship high quality code
• You have hands-on experience implementing security controls and safeguards in software systems, working within cybersecurity and security GRC frameworks
• You love working in an environment where you frequently discuss technical requirements and iterate quickly
• You are passionate about information security governance, risk and complianceYou have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including extensive experience meeting and presenting to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders

Where You'll Be

• This role is based in London or Stockholm
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.