Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) – High-Traffic Esports Platform (Remote, EU Timezone)
We are looking for experienced Backend Engineers with strong Golang experience and Java as a bonus to join a team building large-scale esports infrastructure. The platform powers fantasy-style products and tournament data systems supporting major global competitions, operating under high traffic and real-time data requirements. You will be working on backend systems designed to handle high-throughput workloads, real-time data flows, and large-scale tournament infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable backend services using Golang
- Contribute to backend systems built in Java where required
- Develop and maintain systems supporting high-traffic, real-time applications
- Work with MongoDB to manage large volumes of tournament and platform data
- Design and maintain microservices and distributed systems
- Optimize system performance, latency, and reliability under heavy load
Key Requirements
- Strong commercial experience with Golang
- Java experience is beneficial
- Experience building high-traffic or high-throughput systems
- Experience working with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases
- Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architecture
- Ability to work remotely within EU timezones
Nice to Have
- Experience with real-time platforms, gaming, esports, or fantasy products
- Experience working on large-scale event or tournament data platforms
- Background in performance optimization and highly scalable backend systems
Additional Information
- Fully remote role within EU timezones
- Work on systems supporting global esports tournaments and fantasy platforms
- Senior-level engineering role focused on high-scale backend infrastructure