Senior backend developer

At Epidemic Sound, we make soundtracking content simple and inspiring with unlimited access to music and sound effects. Headquartered in Stockholm, with offices all over the world, we are a force of over 500 on a mission to soundtrack the world. Our innovative licensing model paves the way for creators - from YouTubers to small businesses to the world’s most recognizable brands such as Netflix, Redbull and BBC - to use sound to enhance their content while simultaneously supporting artists both financially and creatively. Epidemic Sound music is heard 2 billion times a day on YouTube alone and is recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times. Epidemic Sound is backed by EQT, Blackstone, Creandum, Atwater Capital to name a few.

We are looking for a…

Senior backend developer. You will be at the forefront of shaping and creating an API that has a profound impact on content creators worldwide. Our domain is centered around music licensing, sound effects, and innovative solutions that support creators ranging from individuals to major brands.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Backend Developer at Epidemic Sound.Your primary responsibility will be to lead the technical aspects of projects in our partnership domain, ensuring high performance, scalability, and a seamless integration with our partners' systems. You will take a leading role collaborating with Product Manager and engineers to execute a high-fidelity development roadmap. Engage with commercial teams to integrate market needs into API development, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical aspects. Take ownership of technical problem-solving, ensuring code quality and supporting integration tasks.You will play a key role in addressing our biggest challenge: finding product market fit. Join our dynamic team as we embark on an exciting journey to develop software that not only meets the needs of our users but also sets new standards in the industry.

Responsibilities in bullets:

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API Leadership: Take ownership of the development process for both the partnership API and frontend experiences, ensuring it aligns with the overall product and business strategy. Provide technical leadership as a senior developer to a team of 6 engineers, guiding them in the implementation of APIs.

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Technical Expertise: Demonstrate expertise in Java/kotlin, with a focus on building scalable and efficient APIs. Make architectural decisions to improve response time, scalability, and overall system performance.

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Innovation and Vision: Take initiative in driving innovation, shaping the vision for API and product strategy. Work closely with the product manager to prioritize technical initiatives in alignment with business goals.

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Collaboration and Influence: Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, fostering a culture of excellence.

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Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the development and growth of the engineering team.

Requirements:

- Minimum 8 years of experience in software development, with a focus on API design and implementation.

- Expertise in Java/kotlin

- A passion for observability, and monitoring systems you own.

- Proven experience leading technical teams and projects.

- Strong understanding of API documentation, complexity, and system optimization.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Comfort with informal power dynamics and the ability to influence decisions.

Soft skills

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Effective Communication Skills: Exhibit strong communication skills, excelling in conveying technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Adaptability and Proactive Problem-Solving: Showcase the ability to balance adaptability and tackle new challenges, fostering a dynamic and proactive approach to problem-solving.

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Continuous Learning Mindset: Embrace openness to learning new technologies and staying updated on industry advancements, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

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Problem-Solving: Display strong problem-solving skills, illustrating the ability to take charge of technical challenges and lead by example.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe that bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives makes for a healthy workplace, a more successful business and a better world. We value diversity and encourage everyone to come and soundtrack the world with us.

Application

Do you want to be a part of our fantastic team? Please apply, in English, by clicking the link below.