Shopify Backend Developer / API / Java / GraphQL - (Spring Boot 3) (GCP / Azure / AWS) - remote in EU

At **Pathway Solutions GmbH** , we're on a mission to automate accounting for E-Commerce and SaaS companies. Our goal is to free 10,000 entrepreneurs from the burden of manual bookkeeping so they can focus on what they do best: growing their business. We are a fast-paced, fully remote company experiencing significant customer growth, and we're looking for passionate builders to join us. **The Opportunity: Shape the Core of Our Platform** We are looking for a Shopify Senior Backend Engineer to be a driving force in the evolution of our core platform. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll be taking ownership of new features from concept to deployment, tackling complex challenges in platform scalability and ensuring speed and excellence. ## Tasks * **Build:** Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3 on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * **Own Features:** Take full ownership of the entire development lifecycle for new platform features, from technical design and requirement clarification with product and support teams to testing and deployment. * **Solve Complex Problems:** Dive deep into business logic, tackle challenging API integrations for Shopify and build solutions that provide real value to our customers in the accounting and e-commerce domains. * **Ensure Reliability:** Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments to ensure our platform is performant and reliable. * **Collaborate & Mentor:** Participate in code reviews, share your knowledge with the team, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence. ## Requirements * **5+ years of professional experience** in backend development, with a strong command of Java and the Spring Boot framework. Experience in AI Coding Tools & willingness to further drive AI Adoption in our Development process. * **A Structured Mindset:** You excel at breaking down complex problems, clarifying requirements with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and designing clean, well-architected solutions. * **API Expertise:** Deep experience designing and consuming Shopify GraphQL APIs, including complex third-party integrations. * **Cloud Proficiency:** Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, PubSub, etc.). * **Problem-Solving Skills:** Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and finding the root cause of an issue. * **Strong Collaboration Skills:** You communicate clearly and work effectively within a team-oriented environment. You have experience with Git, continuous deployment pipelines (like Gitlab), and agile practices like monthly scope planning and regular code reviews. ## Benefits * **Flexibility:** Remote-first and family-friendly working hours. You decide when you work. No office presence required. * **Development:** Coaching budget, mentoring, and a diverse team. * **Vacation:** 30 days off to recharge. * **Compensation:** An attractive salary package awaits you. * **Growth Curve:** Take on responsibility and grow with us. **Nice-to-Have Skills** * Released a Embedded Shopify App (Polaris) * Previous experience working in a fast-paced SaaS environment. * Domain knowledge in the accounting or e-commerce industries. * Experience with relational databases (like MySQL) and/or NoSQL solutions. Find more [English Speaking Jobs in Germany](https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs) on Arbeitnow