Backend Engineer

Who you are

• This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about scalable distributed systems, API-driven architectures, and cloud-native solutions, with an interest in growing their skill set toward full-stack development
• 5+ years of backend engineering experience in Go and/or TypeScript (Node.js)
• Solid experience working with AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Antigravity, with well-defined processes to ensure high-quality code generation
• Strong background in distributed systems, APIs (gRPC/REST), and service-to-service integrations
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL) and caches (Redis) at scale
• Familiarity with asynchronous processing and job queues (SQS or similar)
• Experience with Cloud (AWS), containerized deployments (Docker, ECS), and Terraform
• Clear communication, ownership mindset, and fluent English

What the job involves

• As a Backend Engineer, you’ll own critical service-to-service infrastructure, data pipelines, and APIs that power both internal operations and merchant-facing capabilities
• Design, build, and evolve Go-based gRPC services, including OAuth flows, integrations, and caching strategies
• Build and operate the service backends in TypeScript/Node.js (e.g., Hono), including internal and merchant APIs, background workers, and scheduled jobs
• Shape contract-first APIs (Protobuf/OpenAPI), versioning strategies, and safe rollouts across multiple consumer services
• Own data reliability and consistency across Redis caches, MySQL persistence, and asynchronous job queues (SQS)
• Implement security and multi-tenant access patterns (M2M auth, signed query params, internal auth)
• Drive observability and resilience (structured logging, metrics, tracing, retries, and backpressure)
• Collaborate with platform/infra to optimize AWS-based deployments (ECS, Terraform, CI/CD, secrets management)

Benefits

• Mobile Working: Whether you live just around the corner or far away - we offer you the flexibility to mobile working. We connect talents from different countries and create a diverse, international work environment.
• Mobile Working Abroad: Shopware empowers you to work temporarily from across the EEA and beyond. For more freedom, focus, and global connection.
• Sports (Urban Sports Club): Enjoy free access to Urban Sports Club (M package), including the app, on-demand workouts, and local sports facilities. Want to upgrade? You can, with a small personal contribution.
• Special Leave Days: Special life events deserve special recognition. Shopware may grand additional paid leave days for special occasions, such as weddings, moves, or volunteer work.
• Private Hardware Use: Work-life meets tech-life. You're welcome to use your Shopware hardware, whether it's your monitor, headphones, or laptop also for private purposes.
• Phone Contract/Reimbursement: Stay connected -wherever you are. We cover parts of your mobile phone costs. Depending on your country, you will either receive a monthly allowance or we will provide you with a phone plan.
• Shopware Coins: Become a true co-create of Shopware's journey. With our voluntary VSOP program, you share in our long-term success and shape the future with us.
• Educational Leave: Learning is more than a nice-to-have. We support your individual development with up to 5 additional workdays per year for recognised, job-related training.
• Learning & Development Offers: Grow with us. We offer a wide range of training opportunities, from e-learning and expert-led training to conferences.
• Career Progression Framework: With transparent career paths and clear development criteria, we support your personal journey at Shopware.
• Mentoring @ Shopware: Our mentoring and buddy programs pair you with experienced colleagues who support your personal and professional development.
• Events: From team events and BBQs to our big annual Shopware Kick-Off, our events build community and strengthen our culture.
• English for everyone: Join our free English and training to grow your skills and strengthen international collaboration.
• Employee Assistance Program: We've got your back - 24/7. In case of professional or personal challenges, you'll have access to immediate, free, and anonymous support from external experts.
• Employee Referral Bonus: If a new employee is hired based on your recommendation, you will receive a referral bonus of up to €2,500.
• 10 Year Anniversary Vacation: 10 years with Shopware? As a thank-you for your loyalty and commitment, you will receive either an additional four weeks of paid vacation or a one-time payment - the choice is yours.
• Welcome Backpack (incl. Merch & Clothes): Your journey with Shopware starts with a backpack full of surprises. Teamwear, premium merch, and your very own Cody.