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Senior Fullstack Engineer, Chipmunks

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Spotify

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
  • New York

Requirements

  • You have 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • You are proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and React, with an interest in Node, Scala, and Java
  • You have a solid understanding of systems design, data structures, and algorithms
  • You are a passionate, empathetic thought leader who is ambitious and eager to increase your sphere of influence and guide other engineers
  • You have experience working within distributed systems and have designed highly-scalable systems across various projects
  • You are interested in keeping up with current best practices in your areas of expertise
  • You know and care about sound engineering practices like continuous delivery and automated testing
  • You have good understanding of data structures and algorithms, and understand how to apply them to design pragmatic solutions
  • You support peers and engineering teams, as well as foster engineering best practices
  • You have impact through your communication skills and love sharing your knowledge with others, helping them grow
  • You have a drive to continuously improve team processes
  • Bonus points if you have a history of contribution or other direct engagement with open source projects

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a cross-functional team on Backstage throughout the development stack, solving problems at scale for our customers
  • Collaborate with engineering squads across Spotify, to support their knowledge cataloging needs and assist in their adoption of Software Catalog
  • Lead engineering efforts of multi-phase projects internal to Backstage, by facilitating conversations, sequencing work, and offering assistance to other engineers
  • Build and operate infrastructure, toolset, and deployment pipelines
  • Take operational responsibility for the services that are owned by your team, including taking part in an on-call rotation
  • Work in an environment that supports your individual growth
  • Collaborate closely with not only product and design partners, but also marketing, business development, customer success, and sales
  • Promote sound engineering practices, drive work on technical strategy and roadmaps
  • Deliver high-impact and high-visibility projects with the fast-paced style of a startup, supported by the resources of a global company

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Fullstack Engineer at Chipmunks.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in New York.

Is this job permanent or temporary?

This job is permanent.

What is the main focus of Backstage as mentioned in the job description?

Backstage focuses on enhancing the developer experience for millions of developers in the software industry through an open-source developer experience platform.

What kind of projects will the Senior Fullstack Engineer be working on?

The engineer will work on projects related to Software Catalog, Marketplace, user-facing pages, and data pipelines that support https://backstage.spotify.com.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Fullstack Engineer?

Responsibilities include contributing to cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineering squads, leading multi-phase projects, building and operating infrastructure, taking operational responsibilities, and promoting sound engineering practices.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a software engineer is required.

Which programming languages and technologies should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and React, with an interest in Node, Scala, and Java.

What kind of systems experience is preferred for applicants?

Experience working within distributed systems and designing highly-scalable systems across various projects is preferred.

What soft skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong communication skills, the ability to support peers and foster engineering best practices, and a drive to continuously improve team processes are emphasized.

Are there any additional qualifications that would be considered beneficial?

Yes, bonus points are given for candidates with a history of contribution or direct engagement with open source projects.

What time zone do the teams operate in?

Teams work within the Eastern Time Zone.

Will the Senior Fullstack Engineer interact with teams outside of engineering?

Yes, the engineer will collaborate closely with product, design partners, marketing, business development, customer success, and sales teams.

Spotify

Passionate music fans. Innovative tech pros. Perfect harmony. Join our band.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.