Shopify Backend Developer, API, Java, GraphQL – Spring Boot 3 – GCP, Azure, AWS

pathway solutions

Join Pathway Solutions as a Senior Backend Developer, shaping core functionalities for automated accounting platforms. Work remotely in the EU and contribute to a fast-growing team.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 end-to-end development lifecycle of new platform features, from technical design and requirement clarification with product and support teams to testing and deployment.
Dive deep into business logic, tackle challenging API integrations for Shopify, and develop solutions that deliver real value to our customers in accounting and e-commerce.
Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments to ensure our platform is performant and reliable.
Participate in code reviews, share your knowledge with the team, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with strong knowledge of Java and the Spring Boot framework.
Experience with AI coding tools and a willingness to further drive AI adoption in our development process.
Structured thinker: you are practiced at breaking down complex problems, clarifying requirements with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and designing clean, well-architected solutions.
Deep experience designing and working with Shopify GraphQL APIs, including complex third-party integrations.
Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, etc.).
Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. You are comfortable navigating uncertainty and getting to the root cause of issues.
Strong collaboration skills: you communicate clearly and work effectively in a team-oriented environment. You have experience with Git, continuous delivery pipelines (e.g., GitLab), and agile practices such as monthly scope planning and regular code reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility: remote-first with family-friendly working hours. You choose when you work. No office attendance required.
Coaching budget, mentoring, and a diverse team.
30 days of vacation for rest and recuperation.
An attractive compensation package awaits you.
Opportunity to take on responsibility and grow with us.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootAPI integrationsShopify GraphQLcloud deploymentdebuggingtroubleshootinganalytical skillsAI coding toolsclean architecture

Soft Skills

structured thinkingproblem-solvingrequirement clarificationcollaborationcommunicationteam-orientedtechnical excellencenavigating uncertaintyknowledge sharingcode review