DevOps & Golang Developer

gbl; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonuses

Health benefits

Remote/hybrid options

Training budget

Collaborative environment

Job summary

gbl is seeking a DevOps and Golang Developer to bridge development and operations, delivering reliable, automated pipelines for a fast-growing crypto-first online casino. You will clean up unpolished implementations and standardize systems to be future-proof, while maintaining and potentially redesigning infrastructure.

You will build scalable APIs, design event-driven microservices with Kafka, manage PostgreSQL databases, and deploy to cloud with Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, and Cloudflare, in a

Qualifications

• Required: Golang programming experience.
• Required: PostgreSQL database experience.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with VPN technologies (WireGuard/OpenVPN).
• Understanding of microservice architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the core server-side logic of the Golang microservices.
• Clean up disjointed implementations and future-proof architecture.
• Build robust, scalable APIs for frontend-backend communication, migrating to Protobuf.
• Design event-driven microservices using Golang with Kafka.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose solutions.

Skills

Golang

PostgreSQL

Linux

Microservices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Cloudflare

WireGuard

OpenVPN

Protobuf

TimescaleDB

Kafka

Job description

About Us

We are a fast-growing online gaming operator running a crypto-first international casino targeting high-growth markets. Our platform is built for speed, performance, and a player-first experience. We operate with a lean, entrepreneurial team and a bias toward action.

Position Overview

As a DevOps and Golang Developer, you will bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring reliable, automated, and secure delivery pipelines. We are looking for someone who loves to clean up working, but unpolished, implementations: fixing conventions and standardizing systems to make it more consistent and more future-proof. You will maintain and possibly redesign some of the infrastructure and tools that empower our engineering teams to deliver code efficiently and scale.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Standardization

• Develop and maintain the core server-side logic of the golang microservices.
• Clean up any disjointed implementations and future-proof architecture.
• Build robust, efficient, and scalable APIs for communication between the front-end and back-end systems while migrating into Protobuf.
• Design event-driven microservices using Golang with Kafka protocol.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose innovative solutions.

Database Management

• Design, implement, and manage databases.
• Create and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Utilize PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB for advanced data storage and time-series data retrieval.

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Deploy applications to production servers and manage deployment processes.
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Configure and maintain secure VPNs using Wireguard or OpenVPN.
• Implement and manage infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, and Cloudflare.

Qualifications & Requirements

Core Requirements

• Programming experience in Golang.
• Database experience with PostgreSQL.
• Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies, specifically Wireguard or OpenVPN.
• Understanding of microservice architecture.

Preferred Skills (Bonus)

• Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD.
• Experience automating CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, specifically GCP.
• Experience with Cloudflare web security and performance tooling.
• Knowledge of TimescaleDB, event-driven architecture, and Protobuf.
• Solid understanding of networking, Linux systems administration, and application security principles.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
• Professional development opportunities and training budget.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your voice matters.