Back End Developer

The world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service is looking for a backend-leaning engineer to join the band in a consultant assignment. The client has transformed music listening forever when launched in 2008.Period: ASAP to 2026-02-02 (full-time), with a possibility of extension.About the roleWe're looking for a backend-leaning engineer to join the ESP team at our client. You'll be helping build and maintain systems that support internal editorial workflows used daily across our client. The platform that you will be working on drives millions of weekly listens and interactions across our client's curated content such as Playlists, Browse Hubs, Destinations, and more.What you'll doWork on backend services written primarily in Java, including data pipelines and GraphQL interfacesContribute to infrastructure improvements and maintain Postgres-backed systemsCollaborate with teams working in both backend and frontend TypeScript (some frontend exposure is a plus)Build scalable systems that power internal tools used by editors, art directors, and product teamsHelp productionize features for tools with fast feedback loops from internal usersParticipate fully in team rituals and day-to-day collaborationWho you areStrong experience with Java and backend systems architectureExperience working with relational databases (especially PostgreSQL)Familiarity with GraphQL and TypeScript is a strong plusComfort working across multiple systems and collaborating with frontend developersBonus: experience working on publishing platforms or CMSs, or in environments where internal users are the primary customersHow you workYou’re a collaborative engineer who values communication and shared ownershipYou bring strong opinions, but hold them loosely You’re not afraid to speak up and are eager to bring people together around a shared ideaThis is a highly collaborative, cross-functional team with an emphasis on thoughtful engineering and empathetic teamwork. If you're excited about shipping internal tools that have real impact—and doing it alongside great people—we'd love to hear from you.We are Market PartnerMarket Partner is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome to our community regardless of who you are, no matter where you come from, or what you look like. We apply ongoing selection and may fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.