Senior Backend Specialist, Shopify API, GraphQL, Spring Boot 3, GCP, Azure, AWS
pathway solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaSpring BootAPI integrationGraphQLcloud deploymenttroubleshootingdebugginganalytical skillssoftware development lifecycleproblem-solving
Soft Skills
collaborationmentoringcommunicationstructured mindsetownershipclarifying requirementsnavigating ambiguityengineering excellenceteam-orientedcode reviews