C++ and Java Backend Engineer – Spotify Connect Infrastructure

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Position

Spotify is looking for both C++ and Java engineers to join one of their backend teams in Stockholm. The Connect Infrastructure team is responsible for theinternals behind Spotify Connect. With the services that we provide, internal and external developers and users can find and play on Connect enabled computers, speakers, voice assistants, gaming consoles, wearables, cars and more.

We have end to end responsibility for our client and backend systems; including writing code with high standards, hosting our services in Google Cloud Platform, monitoring our services, measuring quality and guaranteeing service reliability.

What you’ll do:

• Develop backend services for Spotify Connect in Java, supported by advanced continuous delivery pipelines
• Develop the C++ SDK interfacing with these backend services, covered by extensive test suites. This module is used on our Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS and Linux clients and is shipped on millions of devices across the globe
• Collaborate closely with other teams within Spotify, to architect, build and scale Spotify Connect features
• Take operational responsibility for the services that are owned by your team, taking part in an on-call rotation
• Work in an environment that supports your individual growth
• Become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team
• Work from our awesome office – we offer relocation packages if you do not currently live here

Your qualification

• You architect, design, develop and maintain code in symbiosis with a handful of other languages
• Knowledge of both languages is a plus, but not a requirement. You will learn the other as you go
• You are able to write clear, modular, maintainable, testable code that will perform on many platforms and devices
• You have strong written and spoken communication skills in English