About this role
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