Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) - Copyright

ICE Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible work

Health initiatives

Pension plan

Training & development

Industry events

Extra holidays

Job summary

ICE Services, a music technology company, seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to lead hands-on development of a new copyright product. You will design and implement scalable systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.

Join a product-centric tech organization embracing agile practices and AI-assisted engineering to push the boundaries of music rights processing and royalty services.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product engineering experience, senior/lead preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in Java and related web technologies, databases and cloud platforms.
• Ability to translate product requirements into technical solutions and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex software systems for scalable, reliable products.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to uphold quality.

Skills

Java

Web technologies

Database management

Cloud platforms

Senior/lead engineering

Tools

Docker

ECS

EKS

OpenSearch

Postgres

Job description

About ICE Services

ICE Services is a music technology company built by rightsholders, for rightsholders. We simplify the complexities of the music royalty chain through an innovative suite of licensing, processing, and copyright services, enabling our customers to accurately and efficiently compensate songwriters and composers for the use of their works.

About ICE Services

ICE Services is a music technology company built by rightsholders, for rightsholders. We simplify the complexities of the music royalty chain through an innovative suite of licensing, processing, and copyright services, enabling our customers to accurately and efficiently compensate songwriters and composers for the use of their works.

A joint venture between PRS, STIM, and GEMA, ICE Services is the result of a big vision for the industry that harnesses years of combined experience in the multi-territory music market. Serving over 330,000 rightsholders and leveraging a copyright database comprising 55 million musical works, ICE Services’ operations touch 250+ territories to distribute more than €1bn in royalties per year, with a total of over €5bn distributed to date.

We’re based in the UK, Germany, and Sweden.

About The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of our new copyright product. Your responsibilities will include hands‑on product engineering, working with a team of talented product engineers, designing and implementing complex systems, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional products to our customers. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a keen eye for detail, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and shape the future of the ICE Services' product portfolio.

We’re building a strong foundation for our company on these products. Bringing the technical expertise in-house and being part of a modern, product‑centric technology organisation that works based on agile methodologies and principles are key pillars of our technology strategy. We’re creating the kind of teams talked about in Inspired by Marty Cagan, and following principles in Accelerate by Nicole Forsgren.

Technology Stack

• Java SpringBoot Microservices
• DynamoDB
• OpenSearch
• Postgres
• S3
• Kinesis
• SNS
• SQS
• Docker / ECS / EKS
• Serverless frameworks

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Implement: Work as part of a product engineering team to design and implement complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers and cross‑functional teams to define product requirements and create comprehensive technical specifications.
• Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Technical Ownership: Take ownership of critical technical decisions and provide expert guidance in selecting appropriate technologies and tools.
• Development Practices: Champion best development practices, includ- ing code documentation, unit testing, and version control.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively ad- dressing potential challenges throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Industry Trends: Stay up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends and advancements, integrating new technologies to enhance product offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
• AI‑Assisted Engineering: Embrace AI-powered tools (e.g., coding assistants, automated testing, intelligent search) as productivity multipliers, and explore opportunities where AI can enhance our copyright products.
• Mentoring: Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in product engineering. Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role is highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Java alongside proficiencies in web technologies, database management, and cloud platforms.
• Proven Track Record: A history of designing, developing, and delivering successful software products from concept to launch.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences alike.
• Innovation: A passion for innovation, including openness to leveraging AI‑powered tools and technologies in daily engineering work. Commitment to staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Quality Focus: A strong commitment to code quality, unit testing, and other best practices in software engineering.
• Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and rapidly evolving environment, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Problem‑Solving: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve complex technical challenges.

What we offer

• Competitive local benefits based on your location
• We promote flexible working regarding time and/or place
• Both mental and physical health initiatives
• Corporate pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Industry insider events, team socials and company events
• Enhanced holiday allowance

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.