Senior Developer Advocate - Backstage

A leading technology company that created Backstage, an open source platform for building developer portals.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Developer Advocate - Backstage

Spotify is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate for Backstage, their innovative open-source platform for building developer portals. Originally created at Spotify and now adopted by thousands of companies including Fortune 100 organizations, Backstage helps restore order to microservices and infrastructure while enabling rapid, high-quality code deployment.

The role combines technical expertise with advocacy, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between product development and community engagement. You'll be part of the Backstage Product Area, working to fulfill their mission of unleashing developer creativity and innovation while creating delightful experiences.

As a Senior Developer Advocate, you'll create technical content, build relationships with the community, support sales efforts, and represent Backstage at various events. You'll work directly with customers and partners, gathering feedback and supporting their Backstage journey. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of developer experience platforms while working with cutting-edge technology.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background in software engineering or DevOps, with expertise in modern web development technologies and cloud platforms. You'll need excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse audiences, from developers to executive stakeholders. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of technology, community building, and product development in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Working from either London or Stockholm, you'll be part of a distributed team that's reshaping how organizations manage their developer experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about developer tools and platforms who wants to make a significant impact in the developer experience space.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Developer Advocate - Backstage

  • Create technical content including documentation and tutorial videos
  • Maintain relationships with platform engineering champions and find collaboration opportunities
  • Support sales and partner relationships teams
  • Speak at meetups, conferences, podcasts and livestreams
  • Present and demo the product and host coding sessions
  • Advocate for customers and community needs in product planning and roadmap

Requirements For Senior Developer Advocate - Backstage

React
TypeScript
Node.js
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or developer advocate roles
  • Strong background in software engineering or DevOps
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD, and other DevOps tools
  • Proficiency in web development with React, TypeScript and Node
  • Experience in building or integrating developer tools, platforms, or portals
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Compelling storyteller with public speaking skills
  • Comfortable working with distributed teams across multiple offices and timezones

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