Senior Product Engineer (m/f/d) - Germany or UK - Remote or Hybrid

About ICE

ICE is a purpose-driven organisation, founded by rightsholders, for rightsholders.
We exist to support songwriters, enabling societies and publishers to accurately compensate them when their work is used internationally.
We operate at the exciting intersection of technology, music, and data.

Since our 2010 launch, we have paid billions to rightsholders through deep expertise in Copyright, Processing and Licensing.
Our collaboration with stakeholders across the industry delivers best practice, new processes & innovative solutions for better royalty flows.
Strategic investment in technology enables us to process trillions of streams, to deliver the maximum revenue for rightsholders.

ICE has grown to distribute more than €1bn in royalties per year, licensing music services such as Spotify, Apple, YouTube and TikTok.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of our new copyright product. Your responsibilities will include primarily hands on product engineering, working with a team of talented product engineers, designing and implementing complex systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products to our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possess a keen eye for detail, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and shape the future of the ICE product portfolio.

We’re building a strong new foundation for our company on these products, and you’ll be joining a team seeing significant amounts of investment over the coming years. Bringing the technical expertise in-house and being part of a modern, product-centric technology organisation and working based on agile methodologies and principles are key pillars of our technology strategy. We’re creating the kind of teams talked about in “Inspired” by Marty Cagan, and following principles in “Accelerate” by Nicole Forsgren.

Our copyright product is primarily running in AWS - Java Springboot Microservices, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Postgres, S3, Kinesis, SNS, SQS, Docker / ECS / EKS and Serverless frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a product engineering team to architect and implement complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to define product requirements and create comprehensive technical specifications.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Take ownership of critical technical decisions and provide expert guidance in selecting appropriate technologies and tools.
• Champion best development practices, including code documentation, unit testing, and version control.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing potential challenges throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements, integrating new technologies to enhance product offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• You have between 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in product engineering. Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming languages such as Java alongside proficiencies in web technologies, database management and cloud platforms.
• Proven track record in designing, developing, and delivering successful software products from concept to launch.
• Adept at working collaboratively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Strong commitment to code quality, unit testing, and other software engineering best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of resolving complex technical challenges.

What we offer:

• Competitive local benefits based on your location
• We promote flexible working regarding time and/or place
• Both mental and physical health initiatives
• Corporate pension scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Industry insider events, team socials and company events
• Enhanced holiday allowance

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. 
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.