Middle/Senior Backend Developer (Go) Offline

Role Overview:

Our client is looking for a Middle/Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go) to support the rapid growth of their Sportsbook Platform. This role is focused on increasing delivery capacity for high-priority features and integrations, while ensuring the platform remains stable and scalable under rising traffic and partner demand. You will play a key part in improving time-to-market, supporting revenue growth, and strengthening system reliability as the product evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

— Developing and maintaining high-load microservices in Go;

— Building and optimising real-time data processing pipelines;

— Working with PostgreSQL and Redis (caching, Streams);

— Writing unit and integration tests; participating in code reviews;

— Collaborating with the Product Manager and the team on feature delivery;

— Troubleshooting production issues and implementing fixes.

Additionally, at the senior level, your responsibilities will include:

— Driving architectural decisions for scalability and reliability;

— Mentoring middle and junior engineers;

— Leading design of new subsystems and cross-service integrations;

— Owning end-to-end delivery of complex features from design to production;

— Establishing best practices for code quality, testing, and observability.

Required Skills & Experience:

Middle level:

— 3+ years of professional experience with Go;

— 4+ years of total backend development experience;

— Experience building and maintaining microservices in production;

— Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL - queries, migrations, indexing;

— Experience with Redis: caching, basic data structures;

— Understanding of horizontal scaling and high-availability principles;

— Git, CI/CD, Docker;

— Ability to work independently in a remote-first, async environment.

Senior level:

— 6+ years of professional experience with Go;

— 7+ years of total backend development experience;

— Experience designing, building, and scaling microservices; experience making architectural trade-offs;

— PostgreSQL — query optimisation, partitioning, performance tuning at scale;

— Kubernetes — resource tuning, HPA, troubleshooting under high load;

— Redis — Streams, pub/sub, memory optimisation;

— Hands-on experience designing systems for high-load (10K+ RPS);

— Ability to propose and defend architectural solutions;

— Git, CI/CD, Docker;

— Self-organised, comfortable with Kanban workflow and async communication.

Will be a plus:

— Experience in the iGaming/sportsbook domain;

— Knowledge of leader election, distributed consensus patterns;

— Experience with load testing tools (k6, Gatling);

— Familiarity with the observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, structured logging);

— Experience with gRPC or event-driven architectures.

The company guarantees you the following benefits:

— Global Collaboration: Join an international team where everyone treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goal;

— Autonomy and Responsibility: Enjoy the freedom and responsibility to make decisions without the need for constant supervision;

— Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive salaries reflective of your expertise and knowledge as our partner seeks top performers;

— Remote Work Opportunities: Embrace the flexibility of fully remote work, with the option to visit company offices that align with your current location;

— Flexible Work Schedule: Focus on performance, not hours, with a flexible work schedule that promotes a results-oriented approach;

— Unlimited Paid Time Off: Prioritise work-life balance with unlimited paid vacation and sick leave days to prevent burnout;

— Career Development: Access continuous learning and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth;

— Corporate Culture: Experience a vibrant corporate atmosphere with exciting parties and team-building events throughout the year;

— Referral Bonuses: Refer talented friends and receive a bonus after they successfully complete their probation period;

— Medical Insurance Support: Choose the right private medical insurance and receive compensation (full or partial) based on the cost;

— Flexible Benefits: Customise your compensation by selecting activities or expenses you'd like the company to cover, such as a gym subscription, language courses, Netflix subscription, spa days, and more;

— Education Foundation: Participate in a biannual raffle for a chance to learn something new unrelated to your job as part of your commitment to ongoing education.

Interview process:

— HR Interview with the Recruiter;

— A technical interview (1 h) to assess your hard skills;

— A 1.5-hour final interview with the team.

If you find this opportunity right for you, don't hesitate to apply or get in touch with us if you have any questions!