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

About the Role

Pathway Solutions is a fast-paced, fully remote company experiencing significant customer growth, and this role will play a crucial part in shaping the core of their platform. You will be working closely with the product and support teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions that meet the company's mission to automate accounting for e-commerce and SaaS companies.

The company's mission is to free 10,000 entrepreneurs from the burden of manual bookkeeping, and as a Shopify Backend Developer, you will be a driving force in achieving this goal. You will be working in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with colleagues to share knowledge, participate in code reviews, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.

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 with product and support teams to testing and deployment
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments to ensure the platform is performant and reliable
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge with the team, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence
• Collaborate with the product and support teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions that meet the company's mission
• Dive deep into business logic, tackle challenging API integrations for Shopify, and build solutions that provide real value to customers
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of the platform
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for backend services
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms

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, well-architected solutions
• API expertise, with deep experience designing and consuming Shopify GraphQL APIs, including complex third-party integrations
• Cloud proficiency, with hands-on experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, PubSub, etc.)
• Problem-solving skills, with excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• 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

• Flexibility: Remote-first and family-friendly working hours, with the ability to decide when you work
• Development: Coaching budget, mentoring, and a diverse team to help you grow and develop your skills
• Vacation: 30 days off to recharge and relax
• Compensation: An attractive salary package awaits you, with opportunities for growth and development
• Growth Curve: Take on responsibility and grow with the company, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Access to the latest tools and technologies, with a strong focus on innovation and staying up-to-date with industry trends

• Make sure to showcase your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like GCP, as these are key skills required for the role.
• Highlight your experience with API integrations, particularly with Shopify GraphQL APIs, and provide examples of complex integrations you have worked on in the past.
• Demonstrate your problem-solving skills by providing examples of complex problems you have solved, and how you approached them.
• Show your willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, particularly AI coding tools, and be prepared to discuss how you would implement these in the development process.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience working in a team-oriented environment, and provide examples of how you have collaborated with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Highlight your experience with agile practices, such as monthly scope planning and regular code reviews, and be prepared to discuss how you would implement these in the role.