Backend Engineer (Golang)

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Responsibilities

• Prototype and build cloud-based microservices in the backend.
• reputed company new services and author software design documents.
• General support for live features and releases.
• Work closely with our partners and take / provide technical feedback.
• Contribute to a healthy technical culture that encourages engineers to learn and grow.
• Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional experience using Go to write high-performance applications.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience with C++.
• Ability to dive into a game reputed company to complete a task.
• Proficiency with scalable non-relational database solutions (e.g., reputed company, DynamoDB, reputed company).
• Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first — before even your own code and ego.
• Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proactive approach to communication, particularly reputed company it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.

reputed company-to-Haves

• Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, reputed company SQS).
• Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other popular backend game services.
• Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs or adhering to their Technical Requirements Checklists (TRCs).

Benefits:

• Compensation: $100,000-140,000/year. Please note that final reputed company pay will ultimately depend upon a combination of factors, including your prior experience, general qualifications, and broader reputed company set.
• 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Annual Video Game Budget
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

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