Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems to support the DAM platform.
Build and maintain APIs (e.g., gRPC, REST, GraphQL) to enable seamless integrations with front-end systems and other platforms at Spotify.
Work on front-end integrations using React, collaborating with front-end engineers to deliver full-stack solutions.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand system requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
Work with relational databases (e.g., SQL) to handle metadata and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
Monitor and improve system performance, solve issues, and implement optimizations for high-traffic applications.
Contribute to the overall architecture and technical strategy for the DAM platform.
Take ownership of end-to-end delivery, from system design to deployment and monitoring.
Partner with the DAM Program Manager and other team members to identify and prioritize technical initiatives.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and collaboration within the team.
Requirements
Proven experience building backend systems in production, with specific hands-on experience working with Java.
Proficient in object-oriented programming and have a strong understanding of modern software engineering practices (e.g., SOLID principles, clean code).
Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and APIs (e.g., gRPC, REST).
Skilled in working with SQL and relational databases, with experience optimizing queries for performance.
Experience working with GraphQL and building APIs that integrate with front-end systems.
Hands-on experience with React and front-end development.
Familiar with authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth) and API security standard processes.
Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong technical leadership skills, experience mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives in a collaborative environment.
Nice to have: Experience with localization workflows, BigQuery, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
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