Senior Backend Specialist, Shopify API, GraphQL, Spring Boot 3, GCP, Azure, AWS

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Senior Backend Engineer developing scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot on a Shopify platform. Taking ownership of features and optimizing production environments for reliability.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootAPI integrationGraphQLcloud deploymenttroubleshootingdebugginganalytical skillssoftware development lifecycleproblem-solving

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcommunicationstructured mindsetownershipclarifying requirementsnavigating ambiguityengineering excellenceteam-orientedcode reviews