Backend Developer with GO experience

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Backend Developer with Golang expertise to join our team working on esportal.com, 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 esportal.com, 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