Backend Developer with GO experience

Job description

About the Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Backend Developer with Golang expertise to join our team working on , a competitive gaming platform for Counter-Strike 2, designed to provide a clean, cheat-free, and fair experience for players. Esportal is now proudly part of PGL Esports , one of the most respected brands in the global esports industry. You will play a critical role in designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our high-traffic platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a product that directly impacts competitive gaming communities across Europe and beyond. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain microservices using Golang Develop and optimize RESTful APIs that serve thousands of concurrent users Ensure backend components are highly performant and scalable Optimize and manage SQL-based databases Collaborate closely with frontend developers and DevOps teams to deliver seamless features Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on quality and reliability Participate in code reviews , architectural discussions, and performance analysis Requirements 3 to 5 years of experience as a backend developer Strong hands-on experience with Golang in production environments Solid understanding and experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) Proven experience with RESTful API design and implementation Familiarity with microservice architectures Experience using version control tools like Git Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum team environment Strong communication skills in English Nice to Have Experience with ReactJS or willingness to collaborate with frontend development Familiarity with Docker , Kubernetes , or other containerization/orchestration technologies Exposure to CI/CD pipelines Experience working with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) Why Join Us? Contribute directly to , a leading CS2 matchmaking platform with a focus on fair play Be part of PGL Esports , an industry leader in organizing world-class esports tournaments Work in a collaborative, high-performing team with opportunities to shape technical decisions