Spotify - Backend Engineer

• Contribute directly to Spotify’s monorepo migration by building and evolving core tooling and infrastructure • Solve complex integration challenges across CI/CD systems, dependency management, and developer workflows • Maintain and enhance high-impact internal platforms such as Fleetshift and Production Policy Enforcer during the transition away from legacy systems • Design and implement reliable, testable, and maintainable backend systems, primarily in Java • Own end-to-end solutions from technical design through delivery and operational excellence • Lead smaller technical initiatives within the squad, coordinating efforts and driving alignment to completion • Partner closely with stakeholders across the Platform Mission to ensure our monorepo strategy meets the diverse needs of Spotify’s engineering community • Reduce developer toil by automating workflows and enabling scalable, self-service infrastructure • You have experience building backend systems in modern programming languages such as Java • You are comfortable working across multiple systems and navigating complex distributed architectures • You know how to independently drive scoped technical problems from design through implementation • You care deeply about developer experience, automation, and reducing friction for other engineers • You are experienced with infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud-native environments such as Google Cloud Platform or Kubernetes • You take a collaborative approach and prioritize squad success over individual recognition • You approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, viewing setbacks as learning opportunities • You understand how technical decisions impact the broader engineering organization and strive to build scalable, long-term solutions • This role is based in Toronto. • 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.