Senior Backend Engineer at ICE

At ICE, we operate at the unique intersection of music, data, and technology. Founded by rightsholders for rightsholders, our mission is to ensure that songwriters, publishers, and societies receive accurate compensation when music is used across the globe. Since our inception in 2010, we have leveraged deep expertise in licensing, processing, and copyright to distribute over €1bn in royalties annually. By partnering with major services like TikTok, Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, we process trillions of streams to maximize revenue for creators. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Finance Royalty Processing team in a full-time capacity, working in a hybrid model from Germany, the United Kingdom, or Spain.

Key outcomes

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and event-driven services using Scala.
• Take full ownership of initiatives from conception to completion, adhering to the you build it, you run it philosophy.
• Maintain a high release cadence while ensuring code quality through robust test automation and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to create software systems that drive real-world impact.
• Manage cloud-native infrastructure on AWS using infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Ensure system reliability through effective monitoring, observability, and alerting.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in back-end software development.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Scala, ideally utilizing libraries such as cats, cats-effect, http4s, or doobie.
• Proven background in designing service-oriented architectures and working with both relational and non-relational databases.
• Strong proficiency in DevOps principles, version control, and test-driven development.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, specifically Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and collaborative modeling techniques.
• A team-first mindset with the ability to work effectively in Agile environments using Scrum or Kanban.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale, data-intensive systems capable of processing terabytes of information.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools, particularly Pulumi.
• A genuine passion for the music industry.

Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. This includes:

• Flexible working arrangements regarding both time and location.
• Enhanced holiday allowance and paid time off.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Corporate pension schemes.
• Mental and physical health initiatives.
• Participation in industry events, company gatherings, and team socials.

How to apply

If you are ready to help us build the future of music royalty processing, we invite you to submit your application. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our team if you require support to perform at your best during the interview process.