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

## About the Role As a Senior Backend Specialist at pathway solutions gmbh, you will play a crucial role in shaping the core of the company's platform, which aims to automate accounting for e-commerce and SaaS companies. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3 on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Your work will have a direct impact on the company's mission to free entrepreneurs from the burden of manual bookkeeping, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses.

The company is experiencing significant customer growth and is looking for passionate builders to join its fully remote team. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be part of a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of new features from concept to deployment. You will work closely with the product and support teams to clarify requirements, design clean and well-architected solutions, and ensure the reliability and performance of the platform.

pathway solutions gmbh values a culture of engineering excellence, and as a Senior Backend Specialist, you will be expected to participate in code reviews, share your knowledge with the team, and contribute to the company's growth.

## What You Will Do - Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3 on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Take full ownership of the entire development lifecycle for new platform features, from technical design and requirement clarification to testing and deployment - Dive deep into business logic and tackle challenging API integrations for Shopify, building solutions that provide real value to customers in the accounting and e-commerce domains - Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments to ensure the platform is performant and reliable - Collaborate with the product and support teams to clarify requirements and design clean and well-architected solutions - Participate in code reviews and share your knowledge with the team to contribute to a culture of engineering excellence - Ensure the reliability and performance of the platform, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact customers - Develop and maintain technical documentation to support the development process and ensure knowledge sharing within the team - Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms, applying this knowledge to continuously improve the platform and its services

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong command of Java and the Spring Boot framework - Experience in AI coding tools and a willingness to further drive AI adoption in the development process - A structured mindset, with the ability to break down complex problems, clarify requirements with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and design clean and well-architected solutions - Deep experience designing and consuming Shopify GraphQL APIs, including complex third-party integrations - Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, PubSub, etc.) - Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and find the root cause of an issue - Strong collaboration skills, with experience working effectively within a team-oriented environment - Experience with Git, continuous deployment pipelines (like Gitlab), and agile practices like monthly scope planning and regular code reviews

## Nice to Have - 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

## Benefits and Perks - Remote-first and family-friendly working hours, allowing you to decide when you work - Coaching budget, mentoring, and a diverse team to support your professional growth - 30 days off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance - An attractive salary package, with opportunities for growth and professional development - The chance to work with a fast-paced and innovative company that is making a significant impact in the e-commerce and accounting industries - Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a clear path for advancement within the company - A culture of engineering excellence, with a focus on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation

- To stand out in your application, make sure to highlight your experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms, as well as your ability to tackle complex problems and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

• When preparing for your interview, be ready to discuss your experience with Shopify API GraphQL and how you have applied it in previous roles.
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