Senior Application Backend Engineer, Content Partner Applications

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Role Number:200504867

As part of Apple Services Engineering (ASE) organization, the Content Partner Application team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. This is the team that is responsible for providing analytical insights to content partners such as App Developers, Music Artists and Podcast Artists. The scale and reach of what this team builds is huge, for example App Analytics is used by iOS app developers worldwide to track key performance indicators for their apps, Similarly, Apple Music for Artists serves music artists worldwide who publish their songs on Apple Music. While our reach is large, the team is small, nimble, and cross-functional.\ As our charter grows, we are looking for an experienced Application Backend Engineer to join our team. By joining us your innovative ideas will impact millions of users worldwide and you will contribute to Apple’s magic.

Key Qualifications

Proven track record in designing and developing backend applications for external customers, implemented in Java or similar JVM based technology.
Prior experience in building server-side reusable components or functionalities preferred.
In-depth knowledge and prior experience of Web Services, Cloud architecture and Micro-services concepts such as RESTful API.
Comfortable and effective working in an Agile development environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Comfortable working with globally distributed, cross-functional teams.
Prior experience in providing technical leadership, resolving conflicts, mentoring junior engineers and driving results

Description

We’re a team of full stack engineers (frontend and backend). We build web and iOS applications that are used by music artists, podcasters and app developers. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of software development, from design and analysis to development, implementation and maintenance. You will work cross-functionally to implement new product features, improves existing features, and add performance and software quality metrics to our codebase.

Education & Experience

BS degree in computer science or equivalent field with 5+ years of experience

Additional Requirements

Large scale distributed system design and architecture
Java web-service stack frameworks
Best practices in enterprise level Java development
Familiar with test driven development and testing automation
Preferred skills:Proficient in Web UI (HTML, CSS and modern client-side Javascript frameworks such as ReactJS)
Familiar with large scale (SQL & no-SQL) datastore and query engine e.g. Cassandra.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $131,500 and $243,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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