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