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Backend Engineer, User Platform


Company : Spotify AB


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

User Platform (UP) is a studio in the SAFE Alliance as part of Spotify''s Platform Mission. The studio owns capabilities and infrastructure for Customer Identity and Access Management at Spotify. The studio was established with a central mission: to connect users with Spotify and Spotify with its users. Its purpose is to provide a secure platform that allows users to establish their identity and manage their account data across various interfaces. At the same time, it empowers teams across Spotify to reliably tailor the overall user experience to meet individual needs. User Platform is responsible for many of the core services needed for Spotify to function and provide the 700M+ users across the world access to the audio experience they desire. Lockness is the team that powers business authorization at Spotify. We own how access is defined and scaled across every vertical in the company. As a fullstack team, we build foundational IAM capabilities that keep Spotify secure while enabling teams to move fast. As a Backend Engineer, youll help build, maintain and scale the next generation of Business IAM, expanding our authorization platform in both depth and reach. What Youll Do Design, develop, and deploy backend services and APIs that power Spotify''s creator authorization systems. Collaborate with different crossdisciplined teams on complex problems. This team works with almost all verticals at Spotify (Music, Audiobooks, Podcasts, etc.) Maintain businesscritical Spotify authorization systems, ensuring high availability, stability, and adherence to SLAs. Embrace and promote sound engineering practices and contribute to a culture of highquality, scalable, and reliable systems. Actively contribute to our learning culture by sharing knowledge and mentoring other engineers. Leverage AI to improve our systems, automate tasks, and drive business impact. We believe in ''AI Fluency'' and expect our engineers to be knowledgeable and willing to learn and apply AI to their work. Who You Are Youre a problem solver who loves seeing things through from concept to production and youre eager to learn whatever skills are needed along the way. You are a Fullstack Developer who understands the complexities of Server side vs Client side development and is interested in crossing the lines between Backend, Data and Front End. You have 3+ years of experience with Java, SQL and ideally are familiar with React, Typescript, Next.js. Youre a collaborative teammate who values inclusion and open communication. You have an understanding of the authorization domain and are eager to learn. Where Youll Be 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. Learn About Life at Spotify The Canadian base range for this position is 103,321- 147,602 CAD plus equity. Equal Opportunity Employer Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whats playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. Its in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens. Accommodations At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - were here to support you in any way we can. 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 - for all new parents. All The Feels, our employee assistance program and selfcare hub. Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr