Senior Go Backend Engineer for Scalable Gaming Platforms

Supaglu Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tech-driven workplace

Cross-cultural environment

Growth in game infra

Job summary

Supaglu Pty Ltd is seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer to own the backend architecture for our game systems, primarily building in Go and maintaining PHP on Linux. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable microservices and APIs while managing databases and caching layers.

You will work closely with designers, project managers, and frontend developers to align backend systems with gameplay needs and performance goals, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes for deployment in a Linux environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Golang and PHP proficiency; Linux environment.
• Strong API design and microservices knowledge.
• Experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis/Memcached.
• Docker/Kubernetes experience for containerization.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent.
• Legal rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high-performance backend systems and microservices.
• Develop core features in Golang; maintain legacy PHP code.
• Manage databases and caching, with performance tuning.
• Leverage Docker and Kubernetes for deployments in Linux environments.
• Translate game requirements into clean technical specs.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs, and front-end developers.

Skills

Golang

PHP

Linux

Backend system design

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Memcached

Job description

Supaglu Pty Ltd is seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer to own the backend architecture for our game systems, primarily building in Go and maintaining PHP on Linux. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable microservices and APIs while managing databases and caching layers.

You will work closely with designers, project managers, and frontend developers to align backend systems with gameplay needs and performance goals, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes for deployment in a Linux environment.