Platform Software Engineer - Apprentice (M/W/N)

Believe is one of the world’s leading companies in the digital music market.
Believe’s mission is to support local artists and labels in the digital ecosystem by providing them with solutions at every stage of their career and development.

With over 2,037 employees across more than 50 countries, our teams support artists with expertise, respect, fairness, and transparency. To sustain our strong growth across all continents, we are constantly looking for new Believers.

Join us so that together, we can make a strong and positive impact on the music industry!

Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9).
Ready to #setthetone with Believe?

Job Description

Attached to the Head of Operational Excellence, we are looking for a Platform Software Engineer to join our platform team! We are looking for an experienced junior Platform Software Engineer with great potential.

Operational Excellence (OpEX) in Cloud Operations is an approach that focuses on optimizing processes and systems within an organization to improve productivity, performance, and efficiency. It involves continuous assessment, refinement, and implementation of practices to drive consistent operational success. To enable autonomy and self-service for the teams and avoid fragmentation, we have adopted a product approach to our platform and offer products designed to meet the diverse needs of our internal engineering teams.

You will join the development team responsible for our Internal Developer Portal, based on Spotify Backstage ( This portal, fundamental to our software development strategy, serves as a hub for our development operations and internal tech processes. 

As part of this effort, we are looking for a Platform Software Engineer (Apprenticeship) to join our team and contribute to the development of this platform, as well as future products that will shape the developer experience. 

Mission :

Development: 

• Develop and maintain the portal using Node.js and the ExpressJS framework. 

• Write responsive and high-performance front-end components in React for our portal plugins. 

• Perform migrations and maintenance of the PostgreSQL database. 

• Integrate and optimize search functionalities. 

• Apply best practices for testing, linting, and code documentation. 

• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to understand and integrate user needs into development.

Qualifications

Experience: 

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree (Bac +4/5) or a master’s in computer science. 

• A first experience in web development (internship, personal projects, or academic work) is a plus. 

Required Skills: 

• Familiarity with Node.js, ideally with a framework like Express.js. 

• Knowledge of front-end development, particularly React or similar frameworks. 

• Basic understanding of database management, especially PostgreSQL. 

• Awareness of Docker and containerized environments (a plus). 

• Understanding of testing principles and development best practices. 

 

Join us to enhance cloud operations and drive operational success through operational excellence! Explore our roadmaps and be part of this innovative journey. 

Additional Information

SET THE TONE WITH US

At Believe, we have two beating hearts: our people and our artists .

We believe in the power of our employees, who thrive every day by unlocking their potential. Our goal is to provide the best possible environment for them to grow and succeed.

ROCK THE JOB

• Tailor-made training and coaching programs

• A flexible remote work policy

• Our well-being program "Pauses" , featuring a wide range of activities and workshops

• Access to Eutelmed , a digital mental health and well-being platform offering confidential support from experienced psychologists

• An eco-friendly and healthy company restaurant

• Comprehensive health insurance , for individuals or families

• Employee benefits program (comité d’entreprise)

• A rooftop terrace

• An in-house gym with free fitness classes

SING IN HARMONY

• Ambassador Program : a chance for all Believers to take part in volunteer initiatives and make a positive impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) , well-being , and the planet

• Sustainable Mobility Package : reimbursement of up to €600 for public or low-carbon transportation costs

• Second-parent leave : 5 additional paid calendar days (on top of legal paternity or adoption leave — not applicable to maternity leave)

Believe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities , regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or health status.