Backend Engineer - Platform Security
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Salary
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£54,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Spotify is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Spotify assigned 28 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for a Backend Engineer II to join our Security Compliance Engineering team. You’ll help turn complex security, risk, and compliance requirements into scalable software solutions that make it easier for teams across Spotify to build and operate securely. You’ll work with engineers and partners across security to strengthen our technical Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) capabilities.
What You'll Do
- Design and build backend products, services, and infrastructure that strengthen Spotify’s technical security Governance, Risk, and Compliance strategy.
- Build scalable infrastructure and tooling that help apply regulatory requirements and security framework controls across Spotify’s distributed environment.
- Develop reliable services that automate security and compliance processes, reducing manual work and helping engineering teams understand and meet requirements.
- Work with security, engineering, and other partners to translate security and compliance requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Contribute to consistent engineering practices that address security, risk, and compliance requirements while supporting teams at scale.
- Own the quality of your work from design and development through deployment, operation, and continuous improvement.
- You have experience developing backend software using an object-oriented programming language such as Java and are comfortable working with data.
- You have experience building distributed, high-volume services and deploying and operating them in production.
- This role is based in London or Stockholm
- 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
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 - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Spotify holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Spotify assigned 28 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.