Backend Engineer streamingtjänst

Team: Editorial Systems Platform (ESP) We're looking for a backend-leaning engineer to join the ESP team. This role is ideal for someone with strong Java experience and a background in backend infrastructure. You'll be helping build and maintain systems that support internal editorial workflows used daily across Spotify. The platform that you will be working on drives millions of weekly listens and interactions across Spotify's curated content such as Playlists, Browse Hubs, Destinations, and more.

What you'll do Work on backend services written primarily in Java, including data pipelines and GraphQL interfaces Contribute to infrastructure improvements and maintain Postgres-backed systems Collaborate with teams working in both backend and frontend TypeScript (some frontend exposure is a plus) Build scalable systems that power internal tools used by editors, art directors, and product teams Help productionize features for tools with fast feedback loops from internal users Participate fully in team rituals and day-to-day collaboration

What we're looking for Strong experience with Java and backend systems architecture Experience working with relational databases (especially PostgreSQL) Familiarity with GraphQL and TypeScript is a strong plus Comfort working across multiple systems and collaborating with frontend developers

Bonus: experience working on publishing platforms or CMSs, or in environments where internal users are the primary customers

How you work You’re a collaborative engineer who values communication and shared ownership You bring strong opinions, but hold them loosely You’re not afraid to speak up and are eager to bring people together around a shared idea This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional team with an emphasis on thoughtful engineering and empathetic teamwork. If you're excited about shipping internal tools that have real impact—and doing it alongside great people—we'd love to hear from you.