--- title: 'Senior Backend Engineer - Spain-based at DICE' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-backend-engineer-spain-based-dice-spain-r71w3jh78dhy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-31' --- # Senior Backend Engineer - Spain-based at DICE - **Company:** DICE - **Location:** Spain - **Posted:** 2026-10-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/dicefm-careers/jobs/5017834101 ## Job description Senior Fullstack Engineer - Spain - 100% Home Office Friendly (within +/- 2 hours of the UK) Live shows make us feel good. They’re a time to hang with our friends, discover new artists or lose ourselves on a dancefloor. We’re on a mission to bring all of this to more fans, more often – and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Engineering team and drive exceptional product development for fans, venues and artists. At DICE, you’ll be part of the company that’s redefining live entertainment. It’s a place where you can be yourself, influence the culture, and create work that you’re proud of. ## About the role DICE is scaling fast, and we’ve got ambitious goals for our platforms. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architectural decisions, helping define not just what we build, but how it scales. Our backend apps are written mostly in Elixir. They feed information to our award-winning apps via GraphQL and REST APIs, and handle millions of ticket-sale transactions. We host our code on GitHub, manage pipelines with Drone CI, and deploy to Kubernetes clusters. We are always open to improving our workflow and codebase, and we'll look to you to champion those improvements for the benefit of the team and product. You’ll be - Architecting and developing complex, high-load backend systems written in Elixir. - Leading technical discussions with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers to turn vague requirements into robust technical specifications. - Mentoring mid-level and junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. - Proactively identifying bottlenecks in our ticketing and event management systems and designing scalable solutions to handle traffic spikes. - Championing best practices in testing, documentation, and maintainability across the engineering organisation. You are - A technical leader who enjoys sharing knowledge and uplifting the team. - Passionate, humble and talented. - A fan of music and culture. - Actively responsible and ownership-driven; you don't just write code, you own the outcome in production. - Pragmatic about technical debt versus feature delivery. - Eager to build apps that make a positive impact. - A great communicator. You’ll need - Extensive production experience with Elixir, OTP, and Phoenix (or deep expertise in another functional language with a willingness to master Elixir quickly). - A strong track record of designing and developing distributed systems at scale. - Experience integrating complex third-party services and gracefully handling failure scenarios. - Deep understanding of database internals (PostgreSQL/Redis) and query performance optimisation. - Deep understanding of how OSes and Linux work internally. - Experience mentoring other engineers and influencing technical decisions within a team. ## About DICE DICE is based throughout Europe, North America, Australia and India, and is rapidly growing worldwide. We’re constantly innovating to bring amazing products to fans, artists, venues and promoters. We know that having a variety of perspectives makes us a better company – it's why we strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply. Find out how we're creating a more [diverse, equitable and inclusive DICE](https://dice.fm/diversity-equity-inclusion). Application process We want the process to be as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. You’ll have the chance to get to know DICE, meet the people you’d be working with, and show us how you approach problems. Here’s what you can expect: - Talent Interview - 1h: An intro to DICE, our culture and the role, as well as a conversation about your background and experience. - Technical Interview - 2h: A chance to dig into your technical experience through a system design discussion and a short coding exercise. We’re interested in how you think, approach problems and make decisions, and there’ll be plenty of time for you to ask questions about the team and day-to-day work at DICE. - Manager Interview - 1.5h: A conversation about how you work, communicate and make decisions. We’ll talk through how you approach trade-offs, take ownership, measure impact, and think about reliability, scale and system design. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process and make sure you know what to expect at each stage. For information on how we use your data, please view our [Candidate Privacy Policy](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4417474948753-Spain-Privacy-Policy-for-Job-Candidates). We may use AI-assisted tools to help analyse skills and experience. These systems function solely as decision-support tools; they do not autonomously reject candidates or make final hiring decisions. Every application is subject to meaningful human oversight, with every hiring decision through the process being made by humans If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ## About DICE ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DICE is a ticketing and live event discovery platform that fights scalping and makes buying tickets for concerts, festivals, clubs, and comedy shows easy and fair. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, $202M total funding) - **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Phil Hutcheon ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Live event ticketing and event discovery - **Target customers**: B2C (fans attending live events) and B2B (venues, promoters, and artists) - **Mission statement**: To bring people together through live shows by creating a platform that makes going out easy, fair, and inclusive. ## Products & Services - **DICE App (Mobile & Web)**: A ticketing platform where fans can search, browse, and buy tickets to live events. Key features include upfront pricing (no hidden fees), anti-scalping measures, personalised recommendations, and a waitlist system for sold-out shows. Type: SaaS / Mobile App. - **Venue & Promoter Platform**: A back-end suite for venues and promoters to manage ticket sales, audience data, and event logistics. Type: SaaS. - **Live Streaming (Historical)**: During the COVID-19 pandemic, DICE pivoted to a live streaming service, allowing fans to buy tickets to private, virtual shows. Type: Service (legacy offering). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $39.5M (as of latest estimates). Total funding of $202M across 7 rounds. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (led Series C), Tony Fadell (Nest co-founder, iPod inventor), Xavier Niel (French billionaire), and early investors Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabis (DeepMind co-founders). Key partner: Appointed primary ticketing partner for London’s Alexandra Palace in May 2023. - **Growth Signals**: Operates in 16 countries (including the US, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany). Employs 233 people. In January 2025, DICE sold Boiler Room (acquired in 2021) to Superstruct Entertainment. Headcount has seen a slight YoY decrease (-5.1%, -19 people) as of latest data. ## Competitive Advantages - **Anti-Scalping Technology**: DICE’s core differentiator is its strong stance against ticket touting and price gouging. The platform uses rotating barcodes, limits on ticket transfers, and upfront pricing to ensure fans pay a fair price. - **Fan-First Experience**: The app provides a seamless, hassle-free purchasing experience with personalised recommendations, making it a beloved alternative to legacy ticketing platforms. - **Artist & Venue Relationships**: DICE has built a strong network of world-class venues and promoters, securing exclusive partnerships and a reputation for fair dealing. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: DICE is actively expanding its sales presence across North America and Europe, with numerous Sales Lead roles open in cities like Austin, Berlin, Paris, and Milan. - **Platform Growth**: The company is investing in its data, engineering, and product teams to enhance personalisation, scalability, and the overall user experience. - **Reinforcing the Core**: After selling Boiler Room, DICE is refocusing on its primary ticketing and discovery mission, streamlining operations to strengthen its core business. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: DICE is described as a place “where fans get to work.” The culture is built on passion for live events, with core values of being actively responsible, keeping commitments, and supporting teammates. [dice.fm](https://dice.fm/jobs?lng=en) - **Hybrid Working**: In London, the team works from the Dalston office at least three days a week. Other locations also adopt a hybrid policy. [dice.fm](https://dice.fm/jobs?lng=en) - **Benefits & Perks**: Comprehensive package including private medical insurance, mental health support, enhanced parental leave from day one, carers leave, monthly ClassPass credits, volunteering days, summer hours, and discounts on events. [dice.fm](https://dice.fm/jobs?lng=en) - **Engineering & Data Focus**: The company is actively hiring for Backend Engineers, Data Engineers, and Platform Product Managers, indicating a strong investment in its technical foundation. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/dicefm-careers) - **Visa Sponsorship**: DICE can sponsor visas for particular roles and offices, offering transparency early in the recruitment process. [dice.fm](https://dice.fm/jobs?lng=en) ## Sources 1. [dice.fm - Careers Page](https://dice.fm/jobs?lng=en) 2. [dice.fm - About Page](https://dice.fm/about?lng=en) 3. [linkedin.com - DICE Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dice-fm) 4. [dice.fm - Homepage](https://dice.fm/?lng=en) 5. 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