Lead Backend Engineer - Deezer for Creators (m/f/d)

Company Description

LIVE THE MUSIC WITH US

From a pioneer tech start-up created in 2007, Deezer has become one of the first French unicorns and the second largest independent music streaming platform in the world.

At seventeen years old, we’re only just coming of age. Now listed on #EuroNext, Deezer is a rapidly-growing, cutting-edge player in the music streaming market. If you want an environment where you can make your voice heard and be at the forefront of music and tech, look no further!

We believe music is all about embracing the things that make us different.

Deezer is a vibrant community that celebrates uniqueness, diversity and individuality, and thrives on collaboration.

Our international and passionate teams pride themselves on being at the forefront of the music experience, going beyond streaming and helping the world to Live the Music. We’re constantly evolving alongside our customers, partners, artists and employees — striving to make Deezer the most personal and innovative streaming service in the world.

Ready for an electrifying journey? Apply now and do your part in bringing extraordinary music experiences to people’s lives!

**Join Us**

Job Description

The Team

Within the Core Product department, the Industry team builds a strong relationship with rights owners like Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal Music or Believe, people who produce your favourite tracks ! Deezer for Creators is the interface between Deezer and artists, managers, labels and providers.

Your mission

• Work on Deezer’s Industry portal : Deezer for Creators (and more …)
• Define long term Backend architecture, partnering with other backend experts and implement it
• Work closely with Tech Leaders, Frontend engineers, QA and Product Managers
• Ensure product quality by tackling bugs and requests from the customer care team

Qualifications

This role is ideal for someone with:

• 5+ years experience as a Backend Engineer
• Strong knowledge of MySQL & REST APIs
• You already apply PSRs and SOLID principles
• Apply TDD and develop unit test is a habit
• Good organizational and communication skills, be proactive
• Ability to work autonomously and to maintain a strong sense of priorities 
• Good experience in engineering best practices (code versioning, tests, reviews ..)
• Comfortable with kubernetes apps and docker environments
• A first experience with behat is a plus

If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application!

Additional Information

At Deezer, you can be your true self as we believe that #everyvoicematters. We strive to build an inclusive culture and foster a diverse environment. Because we care and want to ensure each employee feels welcome and safe at work, we continuously focus on fighting biases and helping diverse teams work well together through multiple learning opportunities, e-learnings and workshops right from the onboarding :

• Regular Diversity & Inclusion internal and external talks

• Dedicated employee work streams on Gender equity, Ethnicity & Culture, Disability and LGBTQ+

• Multiple e-learnings and mandatory training sessions for all managers

• English and French courses for all, so that everyone can connect and feel included

• Hackathons & meetups

Beyond benefits like health insurance, transportation, we offer you extra perks like:

• A Deezer premium family account for free

• Access to gym classes

• Deezer parties several times a year and drinks every thursday

• Allowance for sports, travelling and culture

• Meal vouchers

• Great offices always located in dynamic and attractive districts, whether in Paris, London or Sao Paulo!

• Hybrid remote work policy

If you want to learn more about life and culture at Deezer, please visit our Welcome to the Jungle page here!