About the role

Backend Engineer developing core tooling and infrastructure for Spotify's monorepo migration. Collaborating on internal platforms while enhancing developer experience and workflows.

Responsibilities

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