Backend Engineer - Podcast

As a Backend Engineer for the Podcast team at Spotify, you will play a key role in building and scaling the infrastructure that delivers millions of podcasts to users globally. You will work with a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and product managers to improve the podcast experience.

• 1Design, build, and maintain backend services to support podcast streaming and related features.
• 2Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new podcast functionalities.
• 3Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of backend systems.
• 4Develop APIs for seamless integration with frontend and mobile applications.
• 5Optimize database performance and query efficiency.
• 6Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
• 7Contribute to the development and deployment of microservices architecture.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on large-scale systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and optimization.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.