Shopify API GraphQL - Senior Backend Specialist / embedded Polaris - (Spring Boot 3) (GCP / Azure / AWS) - remote

<p>At <strong>Pathway Solutions GmbH</strong>, 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.</p>
<p><strong>The Opportunity: Shape the Core of Our Platform</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a Shopify Senior Backend Engineer to be a driving force in the evolution of our core platform.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Build:</strong> Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3 on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).</li>
<li><strong>Own Features:</strong> 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.</li>
<li><strong>Solve Complex Problems:</strong> 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.</li>
<li><strong>Ensure Reliability:</strong> Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments to ensure our platform is performant and reliable.</li>
<li><strong>Collaborate &#x26; Mentor:</strong> Participate in code reviews, share your knowledge with the team, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>5+ years of professional experience</strong> in backend development, with a strong command of Java and the Spring Boot framework. Experience in AI Coding Tools &#x26; willingness to further drive AI Adoption in our Development process.</li>
<li><strong>A Structured Mindset:</strong> You excel at breaking down complex problems, clarifying requirements with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and designing clean, well-architected solutions.</li>
<li><strong>API Expertise:</strong> Deep experience designing and consuming Shopify GraphQL APIs, including complex third-party integrations.</li>
<li><strong>Cloud Proficiency:</strong> Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, PubSub, etc.).</li>
<li><strong>Problem-Solving Skills:</strong> Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and finding the root cause of an issue.</li>
<li><strong>Strong Collaboration Skills:</strong> 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.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Remote-first and family-friendly working hours. You decide when you work. No office presence required.</li>
<li><strong>Development:</strong> Coaching budget, mentoring, and a diverse team.</li>
<li><strong>Vacation:</strong> 30 days off to recharge.</li>
<li><strong>Compensation:</strong> An attractive salary package awaits you.</li>
<li><strong>Growth Curve:</strong> Take on responsibility and grow with us.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice-to-Have Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Released a Embedded Shopify App (Polaris)</li>
<li>Previous experience working in a fast-paced SaaS environment.</li>
<li>Domain knowledge in the accounting or e-commerce industries.</li>
<li>Experience with relational databases (like MySQL) and/or NoSQL solutions.</li>
</ul>
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