Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce Platform

Spotify; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Spotify is seeking a backend engineer for its Subscriptions Commerce Platform, based in London or Stockholm with flexible in-person and remote work. You will design and build scalable backend systems powering invoicing, receipts, and payment flows, working across engineering, product, and data teams.

You should have 5+ years of backend experience, cloud platform expertise, and strong collaboration skills. You will participate in architectural decisions, improve system reliability, and contribute

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building backend services.
• Experience designing and scaling systems on cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).
• Experience with scalable databases (PostgreSQL).
• Strong AI fluency and ability to use LLMs to improve workflows.
• Clear communication and ability to lead technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems powering Spotify’s internal commerce platform.
• Develop and evolve services and data pipelines for invoicing, receipts, and payments.
• Work on high-scale distributed systems handling millions of transactions daily.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, product, and data.
• Contribute to architectural decisions shaping Spotify’s commerce ecosystem.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud platforms

PostgreSQL

LLMs

Communication

Job description

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

• 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

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

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.